Munich: Day-rent rickshaw and explore Munich yourself

Munich is made for wheels. This eight-hour Coolly eBike rental lets you guide your own rickshaw-style bicycle between the Old Town, English Garden, Nymphenburg Palace, and Olympic Park. I like the freedom to choose your pace, and I like that the electric assist makes a long city ride possible for a mixed-age group. The main caution is simple: the driver needs some strength and practice, especially when starting and steering with passengers aboard.

The Coolly carries one adult rider, two adult passengers, and up to two children age eight or younger. You get a 15-minute practice session, a Munich cycling map, smartphone holder, and phone charger before setting out. The route is self-guided, so you will not have a guide explaining each sight or managing the day for you.

Key points to know before you book

• Eight hours gives you a full Munich circuit: Pick up the Coolly at 10 AM and return it by 6 PM, with time for the city center, English Garden, Nymphenburg Palace, and Olympic Park.
• The driver matters: The pedal-assist motor helps, but steering and starting can feel demanding with three adults aboard.
• It fits a small family: One rider, two adult passengers, and up to two children under eight can share the vehicle.
• The top speed is 20 km/h: You can cover roughly 30 to 55 kilometers in a day, depending on your route and riding style.
• You get useful setup help: Staff provide driving practice, route suggestions, an English and German city map, and return instructions.
• The pickup point requires planning: The store is at Schleißheimer Street 181, in a backyard reached through barriers, and there is no delivery service.

Why a self-guided rickshaw works well in Munich

Munich has enough major sights spread across the city to make a bicycle useful. Walking between the Old Town, English Garden, Nymphenburg Palace, and Olympic Park would take much of your day. Public transport can connect them, but it removes the fun of moving through the city under your own power.

The Coolly offers a middle ground between a normal bicycle and a car. You see more than you would on foot, but you still move slowly enough to notice streets, parks, and changing neighborhoods. The motor assists your pedaling up to 20 km/h, so you do not need to be a strong cyclist to cover a long route.

I would think of this as a private vehicle rental with a suggested sightseeing plan, not as a guided tour. You decide how long to stay at each stop, where to eat, and how much of Munich you want to cover. That freedom is the best reason to book it, but it also means you need to manage your own time and navigation.

The Coolly has room for three adults, with one person driving and two seated behind. Up to two children age eight or younger can also ride. Seat belts add a useful safety feature, especially when children are aboard, though the driver still needs to handle the vehicle carefully.

Starting at Schleißheimer Street 181

Your day begins at the rental store, not at a central Munich square. The shop is at Schleißheimer Street 181, in a backyard entrance. Go down through the barriers and look for the entrance on the right, marked with a green rikschaguide.com and Coolly sign.

The location is about a 10-minute drive from the English Garden and about two minutes by car from Olympic Park. You can reach it by taxi, bicycle, or tram line N27, getting off at Ackermannstraße. Since the company does not deliver the vehicle, allow extra time to find the backyard and complete the pickup.

The staff provide a 15-minute explanation and driving practice. Pay close attention here. Starting from a stop and steering with passengers can require more effort than a normal electric bicycle. One useful practical lesson from the experience is that the driver feels much of the passengers’ weight through the handlebars, especially when pulling away.

I would put the strongest adult cyclist in the driver’s seat first. If you plan to change drivers, use the practice period to make sure each person understands the steering and pedal assist. The motor helps, but it does not remove the need for balance, control, and careful starts.

You also receive a smartphone holder and charger. That makes the vehicle easier to use with your own navigation, while the supplied map gives you cycling routes covering the main sights. The map is available in English and German.

Olympic Park, only minutes from the store

Olympic Park is the easiest major stop to add at the start or end of your day. The rental store is just a short drive away, so you can reach the park without first crossing the whole city.

The park gives your route a spacious opening. Compared with tight downtown streets, it is a more relaxed place to get used to the Coolly after the instruction session. You can take your time here before heading toward the center.

The Olympic Park is also one of the four main stops included in the suggested route. If you are trying to fit all four into one day, keep your visit focused and watch the clock. An eight-hour rental sounds generous, but stops, photos, food, and navigation all use time.

The vehicle’s 20 km/h limit is well suited to sightseeing. You will not race across Munich, but you can make steady progress. The listed daily range is about 30 to 55 kilometers, possibly more depending on how you ride. That is enough for a full city circuit, though your actual distance depends on how often you stop and which roads you choose.

Nymphenburg Palace and the western route

Nymphenburg Palace gives the day a change of mood. After city streets and park paths, you reach one of Munich’s major palace sights on the western side of the city.

The palace is included in the recommended day route, but this rental does not include admission, a guide, or a timed palace visit. You control the stop. You can simply see the exterior and grounds, or allow more time if you plan to explore the site in greater detail.

That flexibility is useful for families. Young children may prefer a shorter palace stop followed by a ride, while adults may want more time at the sight. Since the Coolly is private, you do not need to match a group schedule or wait for other people.

Still, do not pack every stop too tightly. The route between sights is part of the experience, and the driver needs enough energy for the full day. A slower morning can make the later ride more enjoyable than trying to force every attraction into a strict timetable.

Munich Old Town by bicycle

Munich’s Old Town is the natural center of the route. Here you can connect the city’s main urban sights with the freedom to choose your own stopping points.

A bicycle gives you a different view of the center than a coach or train. You can approach the heart of Munich under your own power, pause when something catches your eye, and then continue without having to return to a meeting point. The included city map and phone holder are particularly useful here because the rental has no guide to lead you through the streets.

The tradeoff is that you must pay attention to navigation and local cycling conditions yourself. Keep the driver focused, especially with two adult passengers behind. The Coolly is wider and heavier than a standard bicycle, so planning turns and starts matters.

I would use the Old Town as the main meal and rest break. The information provided does not specify a restaurant or included lunch, so plan for your own food and drinks. A break also gives the driver a chance to rest before the longer stretch toward the English Garden.

English Garden and the longest relaxed stretch

The English Garden is one of the strongest reasons to choose this rental. It offers a long green setting within Munich, and the suggested cycling routes make it possible to include the park in a full-day circuit.

This is where the Coolly’s slow, steady pace feels most appropriate. You can ride together rather than splitting up on separate bicycles, and passengers get to enjoy the view without having to pedal. Families and groups with different cycling abilities can stay together.

The park is also a good place to adjust your expectations. You are not using a fast vehicle designed to cover ground quickly. The appeal is shared movement, conversation, and the ability to see several parts of Munich in one day.

The rental’s range of 30 to 55 kilometers gives you room to include the English Garden along with the other stops. Your route may be shorter if you spend a long time at the palace or in the Old Town. The staff provide an exclusive cycling map, so use it to choose a practical route rather than simply following the most direct roads.

What the Coolly feels like on the road

The Coolly is a three-wheel electric bicycle with the look of a small rickshaw or pedicab. It has a strong pedal-assist motor and a maximum speed of 20 km/h. That makes it approachable for riders who do not want a demanding conventional bicycle tour.

The driver pedals and steers from the front, while the passengers sit behind. The vehicle has seat belts, which are useful for adults and especially reassuring when children are riding. The stated child capacity is two children up to age eight.

The important point is that this is not effortless driving. The motor supports you, but the steering can feel heavy with a full load. Starting from a stop deserves care. Use the practice session, start slowly, and avoid treating it like a lightweight city bike.

A strong adult should drive, particularly if three adults are riding. If one person tires, the group may be able to switch drivers, provided each replacement driver has practiced first. The rental is private, so you can make that decision without affecting anyone else.

Price and what you receive for $159

The price is $159 per group of up to three people. For a full eight-hour rental, that can be good value when three adults share the cost. It is not priced per person, so a group of three pays about $53 each before any other personal expenses.

Families can also bring up to two children age eight or younger within the stated capacity. That makes the cost more attractive for a small family than booking separate bicycles or paying for several individual activities.

The price includes the Coolly, motor, battery, pedal assist, smartphone holder, charger, instruction, driving practice, and city cycling map. It does not include a guide, delivery, meals, or any admission fees connected with the sights.

You also need a refundable deposit of 150 euros. Bring it to the pickup. It is returned after the rental, assuming the vehicle is returned as required.

I see the strongest value for a group that wants an active day and can make good use of the full rental period. If you only want a short ride or prefer someone else to handle directions, the value is less convincing. In that case, a guided activity or standard public transport may suit you better.

Who will enjoy this most

I would recommend the Coolly to families, friends, and colleagues who want to stay together while seeing a wide area of Munich. It works especially well when one person is comfortable driving and the group likes choosing its own pace.

It can also suit a mixed-age group. One reported outing included a senior passenger, and the group covered Olympic Park and the English Garden while having a good time. That said, the driver must be prepared for the physical demands of steering and starting.

You should choose another option if you want detailed commentary at every sight, a fixed schedule, or a vehicle delivered to your hotel. There is no guide and no delivery. You pick up the Coolly, follow the map or your own navigation, and return it to the store.

The rental is available daily from 10 AM to 6 PM. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the booking, and you can reserve now and pay later. Those terms help if your Munich plans are still changing, but you still need to organize transport to the store and bring the deposit.

Should you book the Munich Coolly rental?

Book it if you want a private, active day that links Munich’s Old Town, English Garden, Nymphenburg Palace, and Olympic Park without committing to a guide. The flat group price is fair for three adults, and the electric assist makes a long route realistic.

Before booking, choose your driver carefully. The 15-minute instruction is useful, but the vehicle still takes effort to steer with passengers aboard. If everyone understands that this is a sturdy family eBike rather than a carefree motorized cart, you are likely to enjoy the freedom.

For a family with young children, a small group of friends, or anyone who wants to see more of Munich at a personal pace, this is a fun and unusual choice. For effortless sightseeing, guided commentary, or hotel pickup, skip it.

FAQ

How long is the Coolly eBike rental?

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

How many people can ride the Coolly?

It can carry up to three adults: one rider and two passengers. It can also carry a maximum of two children up to age eight.

What is the maximum speed?

The Coolly’s speed is restricted to 20 km/h.

How far can the Coolly travel in one day?

Its power capacity allows roughly 30 to 55 kilometers per day, or possibly more depending on how you ride.

Is a tour guide included?

No. This is a self-guided rental. You receive a Munich city map with cycling routes and can use the supplied smartphone holder for navigation.

What sights are included in the suggested route?

The map and recommended route include Olympic Park, Nymphenburg Palace, Munich Old Town, and the English Garden.

Where do I pick up the Coolly?

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

Can the Coolly be delivered?

No. You must pick it up at the store. The store can be reached by taxi, bicycle, or tram line N27 to Ackermannstraße.

Do I need to bring a deposit?

Yes. Bring a 150 euro deposit. It is paid back after the rental.

What languages are available for the instruction?

Instruction is available in English and German.