Carvelo

The electric cargo bike from TCS – practical, sustainable, smart.

© Emanuel Freudiger, TCS

Carvelo – the electric cargo bike for rent

Ideal for your camping trip: transport children, do the shopping or plan flexible days out – it’s easy with a Carvelo.

Are you camping with us and want to stay mobile without needing to take out your car?
Carvelo, the electric cargo bike from TCS, gives you perfect flexibility when you want to get out and about. Whether you’re heading to the shops in the nearest village, going out with the family or transporting luggage, just book your Carvelo right at the campsite – it’s easy, cheap and sustainable.

Carvelo is provided by the TCS Mobility Academy and Touring Club Switzerland. You can use the sharing platform to rent electric cargo bikes (‘Carvelos’) in just a few steps – including at several TCS campsites in Switzerland.

What is a Carvelo?

  • Carvelos are modern, electrically assisted cargo bikes.
  • They are ideal for transporting goods (up to 100 kg) or two children.
  • You can book the bikes by the hour or by the day and they are available from local hosts.
  • There are more than 400 Carvelos in more than 100 cities and municipalities across Switzerland.

TCS member discounts

As a member, you enjoy special benefits: 50% off the hourly rate!

How it works

  1. Download the app and register: App Store / Google Play Store
  2. Add your TCS membership: Enter your TCS member number when you log in and automatically benefit from discounted prices.
  3. Book a Carvelo: Choose an available cargo bike and book it by the hour or by the day.
  4. Pick it up and hit the road: Pick up your Carvelo from your chosen location and set off right away.
  5. Return: Take your Carvelo back to the pick-up location at the end of the rental period.
© Emanuel Freudiger, TCS

Prices & discounts

Our prices are affordable and transparent:

  • Basic fee: CHF 5 per booking
  • Hourly rate: CHF 4.50 per hour

TCS members and Carvelo subscribers also benefit: 50% off the hourly rate!


You can rent a bike at the following TCS campsites:

  • TCS Camping Morges

    TCS Camping Morges is located right on the shore of Lake Geneva, where the summer temperatures are reminding of Palm Springs and the view over the water is simply wonderful. There are numerous leisure activities to choose from. Welcome to the Vaud coast!

    TCS Camping Morges: relaxed holiday resort directly on Lake Geneva.
  • TCS Camping Salavaux Plage

    Family holidays at Lake Murten with sandy beach, nature and play, sport and fun.

  • TCS Camping Flaach am Rhein

    Relaxing on the Rhine: Family holidays with nature, bathing fun and campfires.

    Drone shot TCS Camping Flaach and surroundings
  • TCS Camping Sempach

    The TCS Camping Sempach is located in central Switzerland, right on the shore of Lake Sempach. It is the ideal place for nature and culture lovers: a beach on the lake, volleyball, pedal boat rental and bike tours are all available.

    TCS Camping Sempach: Nature experience, bike tours and lake view included.
  • TCS Camping Solothurn

    Camping at the Aare with a bathing place, restaurant and close to the old town of Solothurn.

    Aerial view of TCS Camping Solothurn with the Pier11 restaurant, boat landing stage and surrounding area.
  • TCS Camping Bern Eymatt

    The TCS Camping Bern Eymatt is located in an urban setting in the middle of the countryside. Immerse yourself in the pulsating city life and enjoy the benefits of relaxation in nature.

    Aerial view of TCS Camping Bern Eymatt.
  • TCS Camping Buochs Vierwaldstättersee

    The TCS Camping Buochs Vierwaldstättersee is located directly on the shore of Lake Lucerne and offers a magnificent view of the Alps. Relaxation and variety are guaranteed here.

  • TCS Camping Estavayer

    The TCS Estavayer La Nouvelle Plage campsite is located directly on Lake Neuchâtel. With a sandy beach, a variety of water sports and the only water ski lift in Switzerland, it offers fun and relaxation for the whole family.

  • TCS Camping La Tène Lac de Neuchâtel

    The small but beautiful TCS Camping La Tène Lac de Neuchâtel, with access to the beautiful sandy beach, has joined the TCS Camping family in 2023 and is a special gem. 

  • TCS Camping Morges

    TCS Camping Morges is located right on the shore of Lake Geneva, where the summer temperatures are reminding of Palm Springs and the view over the water is simply wonderful. There are numerous leisure activities to choose from. Welcome to the Vaud coast!

    TCS Camping Morges: relaxed holiday resort directly on Lake Geneva.
  • TCS Camping Salavaux Plage

    Family holidays at Lake Murten with sandy beach, nature and play, sport and fun.

  • TCS Camping Flaach am Rhein

    Relaxing on the Rhine: Family holidays with nature, bathing fun and campfires.

    Drone shot TCS Camping Flaach and surroundings
  • TCS Camping Sempach

    The TCS Camping Sempach is located in central Switzerland, right on the shore of Lake Sempach. It is the ideal place for nature and culture lovers: a beach on the lake, volleyball, pedal boat rental and bike tours are all available.

    TCS Camping Sempach: Nature experience, bike tours and lake view included.
  • TCS Camping Solothurn

    Camping at the Aare with a bathing place, restaurant and close to the old town of Solothurn.

    Aerial view of TCS Camping Solothurn with the Pier11 restaurant, boat landing stage and surrounding area.
  • TCS Camping Bern Eymatt

    The TCS Camping Bern Eymatt is located in an urban setting in the middle of the countryside. Immerse yourself in the pulsating city life and enjoy the benefits of relaxation in nature.

    Aerial view of TCS Camping Bern Eymatt.
  • TCS Camping Buochs Vierwaldstättersee

    The TCS Camping Buochs Vierwaldstättersee is located directly on the shore of Lake Lucerne and offers a magnificent view of the Alps. Relaxation and variety are guaranteed here.

  • TCS Camping Estavayer

    The TCS Estavayer La Nouvelle Plage campsite is located directly on Lake Neuchâtel. With a sandy beach, a variety of water sports and the only water ski lift in Switzerland, it offers fun and relaxation for the whole family.

  • TCS Camping La Tène Lac de Neuchâtel

    The small but beautiful TCS Camping La Tène Lac de Neuchâtel, with access to the beautiful sandy beach, has joined the TCS Camping family in 2023 and is a special gem.