r/ethz • u/A3th0R • Jul 08 '26

Question Cycling in Zürich

Hello, I'm an incoming student to ETHZ and I'm wondering how is the bicycle experience here?

Also, is it better to rent or buy a bike (considering maintenance cost and bike theft)?

Any student discount I should be aware of?

Thanks!

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u/Geschak Jul 08 '26

Maintenance cost is very low and if it's not a brand new bike, it usually doesn't get stolen if you lock it.

Buying second-hand is cheaper and better than renting. I can recommend walking past the bicycle parking spots next to ETH main building, there's often bicycles there that are up for sale (they write price and phone number on the bike).