In this guide, you’ll get to know the system of city bikes in Katowice and the entire Silesian Metropolitan Area. How and where to rent? How much does it cost?

The city bike network in Katowice and the Metropolitan Area is the biggest network in Poland, with over 7000 bikes and almost 1000 bike rental stations. It’s also available all year round, even in winter!

Where Can I Find a Bike in Silesia?

Characteristic black and yellow bikes are spread across 40 town and cities of the Metropolitan Area, including:

• Katowice, 
• Sosnowiec, 
• Gliwice, 
• Chorzów, 
• Zabrze, 
• Tychy, 
• Siemianowice Śląskie,
• Czeladź. 

Here you can find the map with full coverage.

How To Rent a Bike in Katowice and Silesia?

• Download the Metrorower App (it’s available both on iOS and Android devices). Log in or create an account. 
• Find the closest bike station (bikes have a GPS so you can find the ones near you). Bikes are standing in racks next to the information poll. 
• Every bike has a wheel lock. On the back wheel cover, there is a QR code which you have to scan with an app.  After you scan the code, the lock will be released.

• If you want to use the parking function during rental, choose this option in an app, then put on the lock. If you’re ready to retake the ride, simply press start and unlock the bike. 
• To return a bike, you have to park at one of the bike stations and put on the lock. You can also leave the bike anywhere you like, but you have to pay an extra 10 PLN for that.

Remember! You can rent a bike in one city and then return it in another one.

How Much Does It Cost To Rent?

Rental is paid right from the beginning and the payment is calculated in the following way:

• up to 30 minutes – 1 PLN
• up to 60 minutes – 2,5 PLN
• full pricelist available HERE

Be careful! When you exceed 12 hours rental, you’ll pay an extra 200 PLN fee.

Subscription Plans

If you ride a bike a lot, the most economical option is a subscription plan. You can get it in your Metrorower app and the cost is the following:

• Monthly (30 days) – 60 minutes/day – 29,90 PLN
• Semi-annual (180 days) – 60 minutes/day – 129,00 PLN
• Annual (365 days) – 60 minutes/day – 239,00 PLN

A Free Bonus For Public Transport Users

If you have a mid- or long-term ticket on your Transport GZM account, you can use the Metrorower bike for 60 minutes a day for free. You’ll have to confirm your ticket in the Metrorower app (only!).

Bike Path Recommendations

Bike is a great means of transport, not to mention ecological and health benefits. In previous years, cities in the Metropolitan Area have built many bike paths, so traveling has become much easier. There are plenty of paths to take and go for a ride (you can find our recommendations here). See you on the road!