The 6 Best Bike Sharing Apps in Spain in 2026
Every big city in Spain has its own docked public bike scheme, and each one runs on its own app: there is no single account that works everywhere. What does repeat is the model, with an annual pass for residents, a short-term rate for visitors and the first minutes of each ride included, and the differences lie in whether the fleet is electric and how easy it is to sign up. This guide compares the 6 best bike sharing apps in Spain in 2026, those of the six largest cities.
Public bike share apps for getting around the city
Public bike share apps with sign-up and passes from your phone, a map of stations with bikes and docks available in real time, phone unlocking, rates for residents and visitors, and electric or pedal fleets depending on the city.
Top pick
bicimad
EMT Madrid, S.A. · Free · 500K+
Madrid
3.3
13K reviews
TopApps analysis
bicimad has an all-electric fleet and stations in every district, with an annual pass and a pay-per-use rate for people passing through.
bicimad is Madrid's public electric bike-share scheme, run by EMT, with hundreds of docking stations across every district. The app lets you sign up, check bike and dock availability at each station, unlock a bike and pay with your linked card, with annual passes and pay-as-you-go rates for visitors.
Pros
- The whole fleet is electric
- Stations in every district of Madrid
- Annual pass and pay-per-ride rate for those just passing through
Cons
- Middling rating on Google Play over docking failures
- City-centre stations run empty at rush hour
SMOU - Servicios de Movilidad
Ajuntament de Barcelona · Free · 1M+
Barcelona
4.2
23K reviews
TopApps analysis
SMOU is the only way to use Bicing, and it also handles payment for regulated street parking and municipal car parks.
SMOU is Barcelona City Council's mobility app and the only way to use Bicing, the city's bike-share scheme, which has both mechanical and electric bikes. Alongside Bicing it brings together payment for regulated street parking, municipal car parks and other mobility services, all under a single account.
Pros
- Bicing, regulated street parking and municipal car parks in one app
- Mechanical and electric bikes
- Over 55,000 ratings on the App Store
Cons
- Bicing requires an annual pass: there is no tourist rate
- The app bundles many services and takes some getting used to
VALENBISI
JCDecaux SA · Free · 100K+
Valencia
4.5
5K reviews
TopApps analysis
Valenbisi combines a dense network of stations with the best cycling infrastructure of Spain's big cities, and has short passes for visitors.
Valenbisi is Valencia's public bike-share scheme, operated by JCDecaux, with stations all over the city and a network of cycle lanes that makes it very practical. The official app lets you subscribe, see stations with free bikes and docks, unlock a bike and check your ride time, with annual and short-term passes for visitors.
Pros
- Annual and short-term passes
- Station map with real-time availability
- Very well rated on both stores
Cons
- Mostly mechanical fleet, with few electric bikes
- Reviews mention bikes in poor condition at some stations
SEVICI
JCDecaux SA · Free · 100K+
Seville
4.4
4K reviews
TopApps analysis
SEVICI makes the most of one of the largest bike lane networks in Spain, with a short-term pass for tourists.
SEVICI is Seville's public bike-share scheme, also run by JCDecaux, with stations across the city and one of the most extensive cycle-lane networks in Spain. The app lets you subscribe with an annual or short-term pass, find stations with available bikes and unlock them from your phone.
Pros
- Short-term pass for visitors
- Station map with free bikes and docks
- Good rating on both stores
Cons
- Mechanical fleet, no electric bikes
- Summer heat and the condition of some bikes come up in reviews
BiZi
Lyft, Inc. · Free · 100K+
Zaragoza
3.6
1K reviews
TopApps analysis
BiZi has renewed its fleet with electric bikes after the change of operator, and is well rated on the App Store.
BiZi is Zaragoza's public bike-share scheme, now run by Lyft after the service was overhauled, with a brand-new electric fleet. The app lets you subscribe, check availability at each station and unlock a bike. It scores well on the App Store and less so on Google Play.
Pros
- Renewed electric fleet
- Map with real-time availability
- Good rating on the App Store
Cons
- Middling rating on Google Play
- The change of operator has drawn complaints from long-time users
Bilbaobizi
Lyft, Inc. · Free · 10K+
Bilbao
4.4
162 reviews
TopApps analysis
Bilbaobizi has an electric fleet, which makes all the difference in a hilly city, and good scores on both stores.
Bilbaobizi is Bilbao's public bike-share scheme, with an electric fleet and stations across the city, also run by Lyft. The app lets you subscribe, find stations and unlock a bike. It is the app with the fewest users on this list relative to the size of the city, but it is well rated.
Pros
- Electric fleet, handy in a hilly city
- Good rating on both stores
- Annual and short-term passes
Cons
- Few ratings: small user base
- Fewer stations than the big-city schemes
Frequently asked questions
Can I use public bikes if I'm visiting the city?
In most cities, yes: Madrid, Valencia and Seville offer one-day or multi-day rates in the app, and it is worth checking the current conditions in each app, because they change with every renewal of the service. Barcelona is the exception: Bicing only offers an annual pass and is designed for residents, so a visitor has to turn to the bikes and scooters of private operators.
How much does public bike share cost?
The annual pass for residents ranges from around 20 to 50 euros depending on the city, with the first 30 minutes of each ride included and a small charge for each additional block of time. Exact rates change every year, so check them in the app before subscribing.
Which cities have electric bikes?
Madrid, Zaragoza and Bilbao have fully electric fleets. Barcelona mixes pedal and electric bikes. Valencia and Seville are mostly pedal bikes, which matters less in flat cities like those two.
Is there one app that works in every city?
No. Each scheme has its own operator and app, and accounts are not shared. What does work across several cities are the private dockless bike and scooter operators, which we cover in another guide.
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