Munich: Day-rent rickshaw and explore Munich yourself

Munich is made for a bicycle day. This private Coolly family eBike lets you cover the Old Town, English Garden, Nymphenburg Palace, and Olympic Park without being tied to a guide or fixed pace. I like the freedom to stop when you want, and I like that the vehicle carries one rider, two adult passengers, and up to two children. The main catch is that the driver needs real arm strength and some practice, especially when starting.

The rental includes a useful city map, a phone holder, a phone charger, and a 15-minute driving lesson. The staff are friendly and clear, and one party was even allowed to leave its car free of charge while riding. Still, this is not a normal upright bicycle: the passenger weight is felt through the handlebars, so you should take the instruction seriously and share the driving if possible.

Key points before you book

• One vehicle covers four major Munich sights: The suggested route links Olympic Park, Nymphenburg Palace, the Old Town, and the English Garden in one long day.
• The Coolly carries up to five people: One adult pedals and steers, two adults ride as passengers, and up to two children aged eight or younger can come along.
• You set the pace: There is no guide and no fixed sightseeing schedule, so you can linger, stop for food, or shorten the route.
• The 20 km/h limit keeps the ride manageable: The electric motor and pedal assist help with distance, but the driver still does the steering and balancing.
• The pickup point is outside central Munich: The shop is in the backyard at Schleißheimer Street 181, near Olympic Park and about a 10-minute drive from the English Garden.
• The $159 price is per group: For three adults sharing one Coolly, that can be good value. Add children and the cost becomes even easier to justify.

What this Munich eBike day is really like

This is a self-guided Munich outing, not a standard city tour. You collect the Coolly between 10 AM and 6 PM, receive a short driving lesson, take the provided map, and decide how to use your eight hours.

The Coolly is a three-wheel electric bicycle with a rickshaw-like shape. One person rides in front and controls the handlebars and pedals. Two adult passengers sit behind, with space for up to two children aged eight or younger. Seat belts are fitted, which is reassuring when children are aboard.

The electric motor gives strong pedal assistance up to 20 km/h. The expected range is about 30 to 55 kilometers in a day, with the actual distance depending on your route and how much help you use from the motor. That range makes a broad Munich circuit possible, but you still need to watch the clock. Eight hours sounds generous until you add stops at four major sights.

I like this format for families and small groups because everyone stays together. Nobody is left trailing behind on a rental bike, and nobody has to squeeze into a tour bus. You also get a more open view than from a car. The tradeoff is control: the driver does the work, and the passengers do not get to pedal.

Starting at Schleißheimer Street 181

The shop is at Schleißheimer Street 181, in a backyard reached by going down through the barriers. Look for the green sign marked rikschaguide.com and Coolly®. This is a pickup arrangement only. The company does not deliver the vehicle to your hotel.

The store is about a two-minute drive from Olympic Park and roughly a 10-minute drive from the English Garden. You can reach it by taxi, bicycle, or the N27 tram at Ackermannstraße. Build a little extra time into your morning so you are not rushing through the lesson.

You will need to bring a €150 deposit. It is returned after the rental, assuming the Coolly comes back as expected. The $159 booking price covers one group of up to three people, not three separate vehicles, so check the passenger arrangement before you reserve.

The English and German instruction is one of the strongest practical parts of the experience. The lesson lasts about 15 minutes and includes driving practice. Pay close attention to starting from a stop, steering, and handling the vehicle at low speed. A German family found that the driver needs both skill and some strength, especially when pulling away. The passenger load is felt mainly through the handlebars, and the driver may notice it in the arms by the end of the day.

That does not make the ride a bad choice. It simply means the driver should be comfortable taking responsibility for a fairly large bicycle. If your group has more than one capable adult, rotating drivers can make the day easier.

Olympic Park, the easiest first stop

Olympic Park is a natural opening stop because it is so close to the shop. Starting here lets you get familiar with the Coolly before tackling the longer ride across Munich.

The park was built for the 1972 Olympic Games and is one of the city’s best-known public spaces. The supplied route map includes it as one of the main stops, so you can treat it as your first orientation point rather than immediately aiming for the far side of town.

I would use this part of the day to learn how wide the vehicle feels on paths and turns. The 20 km/h top speed is not fast, but a three-wheel bicycle carrying several people requires more room than a standard bike. The driver should take corners calmly and avoid treating the Coolly like a small car.

Olympic Park also works well for a group with mixed energy levels. You can stop and look around while the children stay seated, or make it a shorter visit and save more time for the Old Town and English Garden. Since the route is self-guided, you are not forced to keep moving with a group leader.

The nearby pickup point is a practical advantage, but it also means the experience does not begin in the historic center. You need to get to the shop first, and there is no hotel drop-off service.

Nymphenburg Palace and a longer cross-city ride

Nymphenburg Palace is the western anchor of the suggested route. It gives your day a major royal sight beyond the center and helps show how spread out Munich’s best-known places are.

The palace is included on the map as a recommended stop, but the rental does not include a guide or entry to attractions. You should think of the Coolly as transport and a flexible sightseeing platform, not as a palace tour. If you want to enter the palace, plan your time and any admission separately.

This is where the 30 to 55 kilometer range matters. Olympic Park, Nymphenburg, the Old Town, and the English Garden do not sit in one compact square. The electric assistance helps connect them, but a full circuit can use much of your day.

I like the chance to see Munich in sections rather than only checking off central sights. You get a sense of the city’s scale, and you can choose your order based on weather, meal plans, or the energy of the children. The drawback is that the map gives you guidance, not live navigation. Use the smartphone holder and charge your phone from the included charger, but remain responsible for following the route.

Munich Old Town without a fixed group schedule

The Old Town is where you can add the city’s classic center to your independent route. The map includes exclusive bicycle routes, with German and English labels, so you are not left to plan every turn from scratch.

A self-guided ride gives you a useful choice here. You can park or pause near the places you want to see, walk for a while, and then continue. You are not required to spend a set number of minutes listening to a guide or waiting for a departure time.

At the same time, the Old Town can be the least relaxed part of the ride for a first-time Coolly driver. The vehicle is wider and heavier than a regular bike, and the driver must manage the handlebars while carrying passengers. Take the 20 km/h limit seriously and keep your speed under control.

I would avoid packing too many indoor visits into the day. The point of this rental is the ability to move between districts, not to turn the Coolly into a vehicle for rushing through museums and palaces. Pick a few Old Town sights, allow time for a meal, and keep enough daylight for the English Garden.

The English Garden as your open-air finale

The English Garden is another planned stop and one of the best places to enjoy the easygoing side of the ride. It offers a change from streets and city buildings, with broad paths and room to pause.

The rental shop is only about a 10-minute drive from the garden, so you can also make it your first or final major stop. Families may prefer it later in the day, after the longer city circuit. Another group used its Coolly for a route through Olympic Park and the English Garden and had a very enjoyable time with a senior family member along.

That detail matters. You do not need to be a serious cyclist to enjoy this outing, but the driver should be prepared for the physical demands. The electric motor reduces the effort of pedaling, while the handlebars still demand control. A senior passenger can ride comfortably behind the driver, but the group should choose its driver with care.

The garden is also a good place to slow down. The Coolly allows you to travel farther than a walking tour while still keeping the experience outdoors and social. You can use the map for the route, then make your own choices about how long to stay.

The driving lesson is more important than it looks

The 15-minute introduction may sound brief, but it is not a formality. The staff explain how to use the Coolly, how to return it, and how to handle the controls. You also get driving practice before setting out.

The strongest practical advice is simple: do not rush the first few starts. A loaded Coolly feels different when pulling away, and the driver feels much of the passenger weight through the steering. Give yourself time to build confidence before aiming for the longest part of the route.

The motor provides strong pedal assistance, so the vehicle is not dependent on raw leg power alone. Still, the driver must steer, brake, and keep an eye on the route. If you have two adults who can drive, switching at a planned stop is sensible.

Seat belts are included, and the vehicle is designed for three adults plus up to two young children. Stay within those limits. The group size is private, which means you are not sharing the vehicle with strangers, but it also means your group alone handles all the driving decisions.

What the $159 group price gets you

At $159 for up to three people, the price works best when the adults share the cost. Three adults can cover the major Munich districts for about $53 each, before any separate food, admissions, or transport costs. For a family using the child spaces, the value can be stronger because one vehicle keeps everyone together.

The rental includes:

• The Coolly eBike, motor, and battery
• Strong pedal assistance up to 20 km/h
• A smartphone holder and phone charger
• Seat belts
• Space for three adults and up to two children aged eight or younger
• A 15-minute instruction and practice session
• A Munich city map in German and English with bicycle routes

You pay separately for anything beyond the vehicle and listed equipment. There is no guide, no delivery, and no admission to Nymphenburg Palace or other sights included in the price.

Compared with booking several separate bikes or using multiple taxis across Munich, the group rate can make sense. The real value is the flexibility. You choose your stops, your speed, and your break times. If you prefer a polished narrated tour with someone else handling the route, this is not the right product.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the rental for a full refund, and you can reserve without paying immediately under the pay-later option. The €150 deposit remains part of the pickup process.

Who will enjoy this ride most?

I would choose this for a family, a small friend group, or colleagues who want a playful way to see several parts of Munich in one day. It is especially useful when one person can drive confidently and the others want to ride together.

It also suits people who dislike rigid tour schedules. You can spend more time at one stop, shorten another, or change the order. The map and phone holder give you a starting point without taking away your independence.

I would hesitate if your group expects every person to pedal, if nobody wants to drive, or if you dislike handling a wide vehicle in city conditions. The driver needs some strength and coordination. The Coolly is easy to use after instruction, but it is not effortless for the person in front.

The experience has received a perfect rating across eight reviews, with praise focused on the friendly staff, clear instruction, useful route suggestions, and the fun of making a personal ride through Munich. Those strengths fit the product: the human help is concentrated at pickup, while the rest of the day belongs to you.

My booking advice for a Munich day on wheels

Book this Coolly rental if you want to connect Olympic Park, Nymphenburg Palace, the Old Town, and the English Garden in one private outing. The $159 group rate is fair for three adults, and the child capacity makes it a practical family option.

Before booking, choose your driver and accept that the first few starts may take effort. Bring the €150 deposit, charge your phone fully, and allow time to reach the shop at Schleißheimer Street 181. If that setup sounds enjoyable, this is a fun, flexible way to see more of Munich in eight hours. If you want narration, hotel pickup, or no driving responsibility, choose a guided tour instead.

FAQ

How long is the Munich Coolly rental?

The rental lasts eight hours, from 10 AM to 6 PM.

How many people can ride the Coolly?

The Coolly can carry up to three adults, with one adult riding and two adults as passengers. It can also carry a maximum of two children up to age eight.

Is a tour guide included?

No. This is a private, self-guided rental. You receive a Munich map with bicycle routes and a driving lesson.

What sights are included on the suggested route?

The supplied day route includes Olympic Park, Nymphenburg Palace, Munich Old Town, and the English Garden.

What is the maximum speed?

The Coolly has a maximum speed of 20 km/h.

How far can the Coolly travel on one day?

The stated range is about 30 to 55 kilometers per day, or more depending on how you ride and use the electric assistance.

Where do I collect the Coolly?

Pickup is at the store in the backyard at Schleißheimer Street 181. Go down through the barriers and look for the green rikschaguide.com and Coolly® sign on the right.

Is delivery available?

No. You must collect and return the Coolly at the store.

Do I need to bring a deposit?

Yes. Bring a €150 deposit. It is returned after the rental.