We asked a local which bike rental shop they would recommend, and they recommended Mackinac Wheels…read moreBike Store without hesitation. Not only did he recommend it because it's a great company, but also because it is the only locally owned bike rental shop around. We always prefer to shop local! We were so grateful for this advice because it turned out to be an excellent bike rental experience! First, we loved that the shop is a little off the beaten path so that it is not swarming with tourists. As a result, we got immediate and helpful service from the friendly and helpful workers. The staff were super helpful and answered all of our questions. We were so thrilled about how quick it took us from arriving to leaving on bikes. Quick, easy, and welcoming service! One of our favorite parts was the payment plan. The bike rentals with necessities like helmets are $15 per hour. However, they have flexible pricing by up to 15 minutes. As a result, since we only rode for an hour and a half, we only had to pay $45. What an incredible deal! This flexibility in pricing alone is a reason to prefer Mackinac Wheels over other bike rentals. We loved our bikes. I had the bright turquoise blue bike and my spouse had a navy blue bike. These colors made them easy to find when we stopped at popular pull offs, like the Arch overlook. The bikes were comfortable, catered to our heights/needs, and high quality. We could have ridden them all day! And most importantly, the bikes helped us to have a wonderful experience on Mackinac Island! We did the entire perimeter route of the island, stopping at the Arch, the northern most point of the island, the British Landing, Chimney Rock, Devil's Kitchen, and other photo worthy spots. We were able to do it all in an hour and a half! When we got back, the drop-off was as smooth as the pickup. The staff sent us off with a kind word and advice for the rest of the day. All in all, our experience with Mackinac Wheels was extremely positive. If we are ever back on the island, we will definitely do our rentals through Mackinac Wheels again! Don't get stuck in the tourist traps, head over to Mackinac Wheels today!

The bikes weren't all new but they worked. The price was right and the people very friendly.read more

Even without seeing any recent reviews, we rented from here in late August. Their 1/2 day rate is…read morebetter than anyone else's. Bikes were good enough (8 speed). Service was prompt (we were there when they opened), they adjusted the seats upon our request. Their map was ok, but the one we picked up from another rental place (their brochure) was better. Check the prices of the various shops; they really do vary!

We always rent our bikes from this spot and they're great! If you haven't been to Mackinac Island,…read moreknow that no cars are allowed. If you want to get around, you'll either have to ride a carriage, walk, or rent a bike. There's an amazing trail that circles around the exterior of the island that boasts great views of Lake Michigan. Our favorite activity is always renting bikes and spending the day stopping at sites along that path and stopping for lunch. This bike team is always crowded, but they're always hustling and moving quickly. They adjust the seat for you and set you on your way. Enjoy!

Had a great experience! The bikes were clean and well-maintained, so it was a nice, smooth ride…read morearound the island. Had no issues changing gears either direction. The staff were extremely helpful and informative! My wife had not ridden a bike in a really long time and the staff were really supportive in getting her confidence back up. And the faux flowers in the bike basket were such a cute addition - we had so many compliments about it from strangers as we were riding around. Will be using their bikes again when we come back!

This is one of the first bike rental places you see after arriving to the island so it's the…read moreperfect spot to jump in a bike right away! The staff were quick, efficient, super friendly, and kind! We were in and out of there like in 5 minutes. The girl that took care of us found the perfect bikes for us as well. I highly recommend this spot!

We rented bikes on a July afternoon. It was very quick to get the bikes. Staff was friendly. We…read moreopted for the 3 speed bikes at $16/hour. You only pay for the time you use them. It took us one hour to do the 8 miles loop and we stopped for the bathroom. I had a townie with a basket. It was in good condition. They are cheaper than other rental places. Having the speeds was beneficial on the couple of hills we encountered.

Are you tired of walking around Mackinac Island? Personally, I prefer walking. Last time we were…read moreon Mackinac Island in Michigan, the family wanted to bike around the island. We rented from Ryba's Bicycle Rentals. Rental rate seemed fair, but we did not shop around so they may have been the most expensive for all I know. A total of 12 of us rented bikes from them. All the bikes rode well. Everybody had a great time biking around Mackinac Island. Safe to say that we all recommend using Ryba's Bicycle Rentals when you do not want to walk around the island. Have fun and be safe!

There are many places to rent bikes on Mackinac Island, so I read the reviews and decided upon…read moreMackinac Island Mobility & Bicycle Rental, which was conveniently located near the hotel where I stayed. It's just off of Main Street north of Great Turtle. The owner greeted me right away and got me set up with an Island Comfort Special multi-speed cruiser. They swipe your credit card but do not charge you until you return the bike. My bike was $19/hr, and it's pro-rated after the first hour. They provide a bike lock, bottle of water, and bike map and make sure the bike is the proper fit for you before you take off. They did not offer me a helmet, but it looks like they are available upon request. As the name suggests, they also have mobility scooters which is an excellent way for people to see the island if mobility is a challenge. In all my visits to Mackinac Island, I had never biked the island. What a beautiful way to explore! There is SO much more to this place than the busy Main Street. I thoroughly enjoyed my ride on the Trek bicycle. It was easy to ride, but I did notice it was heavy enough that the kickstand didn't keep it upright very well the times I did stop to soak in the views. At the end, they gave me coupons to some great local businesses, Great Turtle and Sanders. If you visit in the fall, I'm told the bikes are on sale, if you'd like to take one home with you. Will definitely be using this service again!

We spent a day on the island and my mom needed a scooter. Ira and his team were absolutely amazing!…read moreSo caring and helpful! The scooter was top notch equipment! Thank you again Ira and team!

Staying at the Island House and through our package we were given a coupon for bike rentals. Very…read moreeasy to get to since the bike rental is right in front of the hotel. The worker was friendly but his computer crashed and he was unable to rent bikes because of it. He said it happens at least once a day, which is not great for business when bike shops are pretty plentiful. He asked what bikes we wanted and he set them aside. He asked for us to wait until his computer started up again. We sat out front and waited and within 15 or so minutes we were back in business. We got 7 speed bikes and a card is needed on file before you take your bikes out. Baskets for your bikes are provided. Our bikes were in decent condition. My bike gears were worn out, so you couldn't tell your settings. Not horrible since we were just biking around the island. The coupon helped our total for the price of two bikes that we had taken out all day.

Our family of 8 rented bikes from Island House last week and had a great experience. It was so nice…read moreto get out of the chaos of downtown, especially with so many small children, and have the time to make sure bikes fit well. Staff took great care of us, sized my kids well for the right bikes, and were pleasant to chat with through the whole process. By the end of the trip, my five year old didn't want to turn his bike in. "This is the awesome-est bike ever!" were his exact words. Thank you Island House Bikes for helping us have a great day!

NOTE: This is at the Lakeview Rental Shop…read more CUSTOMER SERVICE - the attendants were very nice and helpful. PRICE - Great prices and one of the cheapest. QUALITY OF BIKE - we had one of the tandem bikes and it was pretty beat up, but it did the job.

check the air in your tires, and check the seat doesnt have hard rear upper lip !!!!!…read more the bike was good, the price was good, $8.75 for about 3 hours, but the seat was horrible, and the rear tire was reallt low !!!!

Sue is an absolute rockstar. We called the night before and she got us all set up for an early…read moremorning solo kayak rental. Checking in was easy. She fit the equipment and had us test everything out before going to the water. She set up a route for us on the map according to our skill and time. Even recommended a few sights to see and a small hike. Overall just awesome

From the first contact with Sue to arrange our tour to a perfect paddle with Tim on Lake Huron…read moreseeing the absolute best of Les Cheneaux Islands, to Tim's recommendation for a post-paddle hike, we had the perfect U.P. day! We were looking for an adventure with our new-ish kayaks. We fortuitously read a Michigan tourism magazine tucked into the Chicago Tribune; the magazine featured a story about kayaking in Les Cheneaux with Woods & Waters. It sounded great! Though we are comfortable on the water, we thought it would be good to have a guide in an area new to us -- and Tim was a perfect guide for our half-day paddle! We learned so much about this beautiful and interesting area, saw an eagle and its nest, did a quick mid-paddle hike to get an amazing view to go with our rock skipping and gained a few kayaking skill tips that will make us better kayakers. It certainly was a bonus that the water and weather cooperated -- water like glass and just enough sun. Tim - thanks for the advice to do the Narnia hike - that was our afternoon adventure! We ended our day at Les Cheneaux Distillers. The day couldn't have been better. We loved our paddle so much and felt comfortable with our newfound knowledge from Tim that we went back for a quick paddle the next morning. We wish we could have stayed on the water all day! Thank you Sue and Tim. We will see you next time!

As a local "Senior Citizen" I am both happy & proud to highly recommend "Latitude 45". The essence…read moreof their excellent service is so genuinely humanitarian it makes me want to cry with tears of joy. This business is so "people-centered" the City of Petoskey and Emmet County should give it some kind of "Honor & Reward" so that its customers can gather together to revel in such a well deserved accolade and form of appropriate recognition.

Terrible bike knowledge. I called ahead before I drove 35 minutes to pick up a kickstand from this…read morebike shop, which ultimately did not fit.. staff are friendly however confused about Customer Service and about how to repair bikes. DO use this shop go to high gear sports.