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The Best Bike Racks and Carriers for Cars and Trucks

Updated Dec 10, 2022
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When you need to carry your bike by car, you want to do it as easily and securely as possible. That’s why we recommend the Küat Sherpa 2.0 as the best option for carrying two bicycles, as long as your vehicle accommodates a hitch receiver. After researching more than 220 bike racks and testing more than 75 in recent years, we’ve found that the Küat Sherpa 2.0 offers the best combination of solid construction, ease of use, light weight, and a reasonable price.

Küat Sherpa 2.0, the best bike rack

Küat Sherpa 2.0

The best bike rack
Of the tray-style hitch racks (a very popular type) we tested, this is one of the easiest to install and use. It’s lightweight, holds one or two bikes securely, and lets you access your vehicle even when the rack is loaded.
We recommend
Küat Beta, less expensive, more compact

Küat Beta

Less expensive, more compact
This hanging-style, two-bike hitch rack costs less than our top pick. It’s light and easy to install, and it folds flat for storage (good for those living in small apartments). But it’s not as easy to use overall.
Budget friendly
Thule EasyFold XT 2, the best rack for electric bikes

Thule EasyFold XT 2

The best rack for electric bikes
This rack—which is super-easy to install, load bikes onto, and store—can carry two bikes, up to 65 pounds each. It’s great for carrying heavy electric bikes, but it is quite a bit more expensive than our top pick.
A better upgrade
Saris Bones EX 3-Bike , the best trunk rack

Saris Bones EX 3-Bike

The best trunk rack
This upgraded model offers a versatile design, sturdy construction, and light weight at an affordable price, making it a great value.
Another good choice
Saris SuperClamp EX 4-Bike, if you need to carry four bikes

Saris SuperClamp EX 4-Bike

If you need to carry four bikes
This tray-style hitch rack is lighter than most similar models, easy to use, and reasonably priced for a four-bike rack. You’ll need a 2-inch hitch receiver, though.
Another good choice
Yakima HighRoad, the best roof rack

Yakima HighRoad

The best roof rack
If you don’t have a hitch mount, this one-bike roof rack is another option. It’s simple to install, allows easy access to your car, and holds a bike securely, with no frame contact. As with all roof racks, it’s harder to load bikes onto the HighRoad than it is with our other picks.
Another good choice
Inno Velo Gripper, the best bike carrier for pickup-truck beds

Inno Velo Gripper

The best bike carrier for pickup-truck beds
This well-priced carrier has a simple design and is very portable, and it’s the best choice for carrying one bike in the bed of a pickup truck bed.
Another good choice

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