Beryl hire in Canterbury
Getting around Canterbury is easier with Beryl bikes. From the city's historic streets to the riverside route along the Great Stour Way, and journeys between the University of Kent and the city centre, the shared bikes offer a quick and flexible way to travel. They provide a sustainable alternative to short car trips, helping reduce traffic while encouraging healthier, more active journeys. It’s a great way to experience more of the city at your own pace.
Beryl Bays
20
Beryl e-Bikes
100
Find your ride
Use the map below to find your nearest bay, bike or scooter.
How it works
Find out more about how to unlock and return your bike or e-scooter.
Unlock
Get the Beryl app.
Ride
Have fun and be safe.
Park
In a Beryl Bay or a considerate place.
Lock
Close the lock to end your ride.
App, tap and roll
Start riding with our free app for iOS and Android
Meet the e-bikes
For when you need a little extra boost on hills or long rides, or just want to arrive feeling fresh. Our e-bikes are designed for a smooth, safe, assisted ride.
Pay as you ride, or buy up front and save.
Pay as you ride
Best for a single ride- Pay for the time you ride
- Best for a single ride, or occasional journeys
| Vehicle | Unlock fee | Price per minute |
|---|---|---|
| E-bike | £1 | 16p |
Minute bundlesBest value
Buy upfront and save- Best for multiple rides
- Save unlock fees
| Vehicle | Unlock fee |
|---|---|
| E-bike | Free |
Day pass
Best for long days out- Valid for 24 hours
| Vehicle | Price |
|---|---|
| Valid on all vehicle types | £8 |
Out of bay charge
A £10 convenience fee will be charged for bikes left outside of a Beryl Bay
Out of zone fee
Our operating zone covers a large area. A £25 convenience fee will be charged for bikes locked outside the Beryl zone.
If the bike is not brought back into the operating zone within 24 hours, an additional £80 fee will be charged to cover the cost of recovering the bike.
Unlocked bike fee
At the end of your ride, please make sure you lock your bike correctly whether in or out of a bay. When you lock the bike, it will chime to let you know. Please check in the app to make sure your bike has correctly registered as locked.
A flat fee of £10 will be charged to cover the cost of us sending our operations team out to lock the bike on your behalf.
Find out more about Beryl
How it works
We want everyone to get on our bikes and e-scooters, so we’ve created an app that makes it super quick and easy to do just that.
Safety and security
Safety is at the heart of Beryl. We want you to feel confident on the road and have a positive Beryl experience – whether you’re a frequent rider or heading out for the first time.
Positive impact
Our mission: making sustainable travel the easy and fun option in our cities