Best Bike Racks For Toyota Sienna

10 Best Bike Racks For Toyota Sienna [2010-23 Models] Reviewed

The Toyota Sienna is a great minivan, and recently one of our team members bought the new 2021 Toyota Sienna. So we took this opportunity to gather the best bike racks for the Toyota Sienna minivan, to help out both our fellow members and our readers in the process.

We tested all types of bike racks , starting from the cheapest to the most premium bike racks, and selected the ten best compatible bike racks for the Toyota Sienna.

So there’s something for everyone on our list, starting from budgets, to premium, to the one with the most features.

Throughout our testing, we found that the Thule t2 pro xtr provides the best quality and performance overall, but the others models might be more suitable for your case. So, let’s get into detailed reviews with pros and cons, and help you choose the best Toyota sienna bike rack for you.

Note: the racks mentioned will be suitable for all current models. (Toyota sienna 2010, Toyota sienna 2015, Toyota sienna 2021, Toyota sienna 2023, and all the models in between).

Best Bike Racks For Toyota Sienna: Our Picks At A Glance

3 Best Hitch Bike Racks For Toyota Sienna:

3 Best Trunk Bike Racks For Toyota Sienna:

2 Best Roof Mounted Bike Racks For Toyota Sienna:

2 Best Suction Cup Bike Racks For Toyota Sienna:

Different Types Of Bike Rack For The Toyota Sienna

Toyota Sienna is compatible with the four most common types of bike racks, so before you hop onto Amazon and order one, it is essential that you know the difference between the bike racks, so that you can get the best one suited to your needs.

Hitch Mounted Bike Rack:

Hitch mounted bike racks are the most common types of bike racks and also offer the most bike carrying capacity. A Premium Hitch Mounted Bikes Racks can carry up to 5 bikes. If you are looking for both quality and quantity Hitch Mounted Bike Racks are the way to go.

Before you decide to get one, make sure that you have a Hitch installed on your Sienna as it doesn’t come pre-built as some jeeps do.

Strap On Trunk Mounted Bike Rack:

Trunk-mounted bike racks are much more versatile than Hitch Mounted Bike Racks as they can be mounted on almost any car be it a minivan, SUV, or even a sedan. So if you were intent on using your rack across multiple cars this is by far the best option for you.

Roof Mounted Bike Rack:

Roof Mounted Bike Racks are geared towards a specific audience type. They give you a very clean look to your car and there will be nothing attached to the back of your car to block the view.

Note: Before you buy a Roof Rack, make sure that you have crossbars installed on your Sienna’s roof to install the Roof Rack.

Suction Cup Bike Rack:

Suction Cups offer versatility in positioning your bike on the car. You don’t need to buy additional crossbars to place the bikes on the rooftops. You can mount your bikes any way you want with these suction cups, and they won’t disappoint you. At least they didn’t disappoint us throughout our rigorous testing.

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3 Best Hitch Mounted Bike Rack For Toyota Sienna

1 – Thule T2 Pro XTR: “Best premium hitch Bike Rack For Toyota Sienna.”

Product Specifications

  • Material: Aluminum
  • Load Capacity: 120 lbs
  • Weight: 52 lbs
  • Bike Capacity: 2 Bikes
  • Receiver Size: 1.25” and 2”
  • Integrated
  • Lock: Yes
  • Available styles: Xtr 2″ Receiver, Xtr 1.25″ Receiver, Xt 2″ Receiver, Xtr 1.25″ Receiver

Product Rating:

Thule-T2-Pro-XT

Thule is a world-renowned bike rack manufacturer, and the T2 Pro XTR is their flagship Hitch Bike Rack. They used quality materials for the construction of this bike rack. Its metal frame paired with rigid plastic cradles was built to withstand abuse and make it the best platform hitch bike rack for Toyota sienna.

Top features:

Built In Wheels: Thule added wheels on the case of the T2 Pro XTR. Making it easy to transport the bike rack to different places. This makes sense as most platform hitch bike racks are quite heavy and the additional wheels are simply one of the best features of this bike rack.

Hitch Switch Lever: Another great feature the T2 Pro XTR has is its easy tilt feature. We don’t know what kind of engineering marvel Thule did and we are yet to see another bike rack with such a clear placement and easy-to-use tilt feature. There’s a total of 3 tilting positions on this bike rack. And yes it can tilt with the bikes on the rack, for easy access to the trunk.

Ratchet Attachment System: Even Though this is not really a Thule exclusive feature, Thule did a far better job than others at making them sturdy and rigid. We tested the T2 Pro XTR against the Yakima Dr.Tray and the Kuat Sherpa 2.0, but thule gave us a tad bit more confidence when it came to the Ratchet arms.

Lock System: This really isn’t an uncommon feature but they provided separate locks for each bike on the racks. The locks are well integrated and concealed, for both the bikes that it can carry and also for the bike rack itself.

Review And Analysis:

The T2 Pro XTR is a feature packed bike rack that is very easy to use. There are a few bike racks out there that can compete with the T2 Pro XTR. We tested the three most famous Platform Hitch Bike Racks one of them obviously being the T2 Pro XTR and than other two were the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 and the Yakima Dr. Trey and the T2 Pro XTR was marginally better in almost all the areas.

The wheel on the T2 Pro was such a simple and amazing feature, we hope that more Hitch Bike Racks will implement this feature in the future. Besides, you can make it a 4 bike rack by adding a separate add-on (will cost you good amount of money). Anyone looking for the absolute best platform hitch bike rack you should consider getting the Thule T2 Pro XTR without any questions asked.

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2 – YAKIMA FullSwing : “Best overall hitch Bike Rack For Toyota Sienna.”

Product Specifications

  • Material: Steel
  • Load Capacity: 160 lbs
  • Weight: 56 lbs.
  • Bike Capacity: 4 bikes
  • Receiver Size: 1.25” and 2”
  • Integrated Lock: Yes
  • Available
  • Styles: FullTilt 4, FullTilt 5

Product Rating:

Even though we prefer platform type hitch bike racks for their superior stability, but when it comes to numbers they are not really a good choice. That is where the Yakima Fullswing comes in, being able to carry four bikes at once; making it the best 4 bike hitch rack for Toyota sienna. Yakima seems to have focused too much on the build with its all metal construction giving it a carrying capacity of 160 pounds which is totally insane.

Top features:

Fullswing Feature : Being Yakima’s top product they had to make sure they don’t fall back in terms of features. The Fullswing feature of this bike rack rack is totally insane. It’s the only bike rack in our list that swings away for full access to the trunk.

Foldable Arms : The long arms not only move sideways but also fold down, so that you can store it safely or if you are lazy like me just leave it in your car and fold down the arms and you are good to go.

Impressive Security : Aside from that you also get full-fledged protection and security for your bikes, there are zip straps with padded arms to protect the bike’s frames, and also a lock system is present for better security.

Review And Analysis:

Yakima went all out with this bike rack making it a complete monster in terms of build quality. Although the build quality is great, what’s not great is its weight. This is a very heavy bike rack, so if you are having difficulties maybe you will need a helping hand or maybe a couple of helping hands for someone like me.

If you are looking for a premium bike rack that can carry multiple bikes, you should consider the FullSwing over the Thule T2 Pro.

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3 – Allen Sports 4 Bike Hitch Racks: “Best Budget Hitch Rack For Toyota Sienna.”

Product Specifications

  • Material: Steel
  • Load Capacity: 140 lbs.
  • Weight: 23 lbs.
  • Bike Capacity: 4 bikes
  • Receiver Size: 2” (inches)
  • Integrated Lock: No
  • Available
  • styles: Deluxe, Deluxe Locking, Deluxe Quick- Install, Deluxe+ Locking, Premier, Premier Locking, Premier Locking W/ Spare

Product Rating:

Allen sports is known for making budget bike racks and we were impressed by the cost of this bike rack. It’s made of steel but weighs only half of Yakima’s Fullswing, which probably tells us that build quality is not a priority. That being said, it does come with some handy features.

Top features:

Folding Arms: You are not going to be carrying your bike all the time, so two long arms can cause a lot of hassles while parking. For that reason, its arms can be folded down. It takes up way less space and you don’t have to worry about taking it off every time you are not carrying the bike. Just fold the arms and you are golden.

Tiltable Mast: If you are lazy like me this will be very handy for you. Since it’s a Hitch Bike Rack it comes in the way of accessing the trunk, so the Tiltable Mast allows you to tilt the bike rack up to 45 degrees so that you can use the trunk of the toyota sienna.

P.S. Don’t do this when the rack is full of bikes, it can damage the bikes or the rack itself.

Review And Analysis:

The Allen Sports 4 Bike rack is a much more wallet friendly hitch bike rack then the other two, but in turn, it is missing a lot of the features like an integrated lock system and the build quality is also not on par with the other two bike racks that we mentioned above. But that’s okay because the Allen Sports 4 focuses more on budget friendly features like giving you the option to fold its arms when you are not using it or being able to tilt the mask downwards when not in use.

While testing we did miss some of the features found on the high end bike racks but the amount of money you are saving on this bike rack can be put to better use and also if you are worried about security, just get some additional locks from amazon. So if you are on a budget and you want something that is going to be worth every penny.

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3 Best Trunk Mounted Bike Rack For Toyota Sienna

4 – Allen Deluxe Trunk Rack : “Best Budget trunk bike rack for Toyota Sienna.”

Product Specifications

  • Material: Steel
  • Load Capacity: 70 lbs (per two bikes).
  • Weight: 8.8 lbs.
  • Bike Capacity: 2/3/4 bikes
  • Integrated Lock: No
  • Available
  • styles: 102DN, S-102, 103DN, S-103, 104DB, S-104

Product Rating:

The Allen sports trunk bike rack is the lightest of the three trunk racks we have chosen. Even though it’s made of steel, the build quality is as good as its price. This bike rack was made for carrying cheaper bikes and after setting it up, we really didn’t have the heart to put my Madone SL 6 on it.

Top features:

Mounting Versatility: Being a trunk type bike rack by its nature you can mount it to different types of vehicles. With this bike rack, you are not just limited to your minivan. You can mount this to almost all kinds of vehicles.

Lightweight: The Allen Sports trunk type bike rack is a barebones trunk type bike rack and only writes about eight pounds, so carrying it around is a piece of cake.

Easy Assembly: Unlike other bike racks this one comes pre-assembled, so you are good to go after unboxing the bike rack.

Review And Analysis:

The Allen Sports Trunk Bike Rack is one of the cheapest bike racks we could find. We do have some complaints about this bike rack, like how the bikes shake or move while taking turns, but this product was made to carry cheap bikes. I was comfortable carrying my daughter’s old bike because I knew that even if it got a scratch it doesn’t really matter. But for you, if scratches do matter, you should avoid this bike rack and look for something better.

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5 – Saris Bones Car Trunk Bike Rack Series : “Best Overall Trunk Type Bike Rack For

Product Specifications

  • Material: Plastic synthetic
  • Load Capacity: 35 lbs (Per Bike)
  • Weight: 9 And 11 lbs.
  • Bike Capacity: 2 And 3 bikes
  • Integrated Lock: No
  • Available styles: Bones 2-Bike, Bones EX 2-Bike, Bones 3-Bike, Bones EX 3-Bike, Superbones 3-Bike

Product Rating:

Saris was one of the first brands to introduce trunk type bike racks to the world and to this day they make one of the best Trunk Bike Racks. Their Saris Bones 2 is a simple trunk bike rack made of injection molded plastic, with a beautiful arc design.

Top features:

Folding Arms: Not using the bike rack? No problem, Saris has got you covered. When you are not using the bike rack, you can simply fold down the arms and go off. This is a great feature, as it saves you from taking off the bike rack every time you are not using the bike rack.

Anti Sway Straps : To avoid the bikes from wobbling while they are loaded on the rack, Saris includes Anti-Sway Straps that attach onto the seat tube of your bike so that your bike is locked both horizontally and vertically.

Arc Design : The Arc design of the bike rack is not just for looks but also serves as a functional tool for making more gaps between the bikes. This is a neat little trick Saris uses that most other manufacturers don’t and it does make mounting the bikes onto the rack a bit easier.

Review And Analysis:

The Saris Bones is a very versatile bike rack that can fit a lot of cars. This is one of the best features of having a Trunk Type bike rack. They are almost universal and fit most vehicles, be it your Minivan, an SUV, or even a sedan.

Even though it’s pricier than the Allen Sports Trunk bike rack, the price difference is worth the extra money, in my opinion, and if you can stretch your budget, this is the bike rack to get. The build quality, even though it’s made of plastic, is a lot better than the Allen sports deluxe.

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6 – Thule Gateway Pro Bike Rack : “Best Premium Trunk bike rack for Toyota Sienna.”

Product Specifications

  • Material: Aluminum & Plastic
  • Load Capacity: 105 lbs.
  • Weight: 14.7 lbs.
  • Bike Capacity: 2 or 3 bikes
  • Integrated Lock: Yes
  • Available styles: Thule Gateway Pro, Thule Raceway Platform, Thule Raceway Pro, Thule Archway, Thule Passage

Product Rating:

Thule has never disappointed us, and the Gateway Pro isn’t an exception. The Gateway Pro is made of aluminum and plastic, making it heavier than the saris bones. But in return, they delivered better quality, security, and even good protection for the bike.

Top features:

Anti Sway Cradles : Thule cares for your bike, so they use anti-sway cradles to hold the bikes tightly in place. This makes sure that there is no contact between the bikes.

Adjustable Arms : This bike rack is equipped with thules quick fit lever system which lets you easily fold the arms into different positions for ease of use and compatibility. When you are not using the bike rack you can use the quick fit level to completely fold the arms down.

Security For The Bikes: Thule also provides security features like integrated locks that bolts down each bike to the bike rack, and it eliminates the chances of your bike being stolen if you are not present to look after your bikes. That being said, I wouldn’t want to leave them for too long as all locks are breakable, and this is no exception. It’s just an additional feature, not full-proof security protection.

Review And Analysis:

Even though the Gateway Pro is on the pricier side, considering it’s a Trunk Bike Rack. But the investment is worthwhile given the number of features Thule provides on this bike rack. There’s a 7” gap between bikes which is probably the highest on Trunk Bike racks and.

The Gateway Pro provides great security and a lot of protection for your bikes. If you have an expensive bike, we recommend you get a good rack like this one and avoid cheaper racks. I could carry around my Trek Madone SL 6 on this bike rack without any worries.

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2 Best Roof Mounted Bike Rack For Toyota Sienna

7 – Thule Upride : “Best Premium Roof Bike Rack for Toyota Sienna.”

Product Specifications

  • Material: Aluminium
  • Load Capacity: 44 lbs
  • Weight: 18.5 lbs.
  • Bike Capacity: 1 bike
  • Integrated Lock: Yes
  • Available styles: Thule UpRide, Thule OutRide, Thule ProRide, Thule ThruRide, Thule Circuit, Thule Prologue

Product Rating:

Thule took a different approach with the upride using ratchets instead of traditional fork locks usually found on roof racks. The ratchets hold down the front wheel securely without any contact to the frame of the form and zip straps to secure the rear wheel to the bike racks. This makes the Upride a very suitable choice for expensive bikes with carbon frame

Top features:

Ratchets : Thule Upride is a functional bike rack with two ratchets in front to hold the bike firmly in place. So instead of taking off the front wheel, you can just place the ratchets onto the type, and the bike stays in position. The loading process becomes a lot faster because taking off the wheels is not necessary.

Security : The Gateway is not an exception here either and it comes with an integrated lock system that can be tucked away when not in use inside the frame of the rack.

Review And Analysis:

The Upride can be an expensive piece of equipment, not everyone is willing to spend USD 200 plus on a bike rack that will only carry a single bike rack but the quality and the features it comes with are worth the extra money for me.

Anyone looking for a very safe bike rack that doesn’t come into contact with the bike’s frame should consider a roof bike rack.

The ratchet approach is very handy and allows us to take on or off the bikes much more quickly than other bike racks that use a fork lock system.

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8 – Inno Fork Lock 3 : “Best Budget Single Bike Rack For Toyota Sienna ”

Product Specifications

  • Material: Metal & Plastic
  • Load Capacity: 50 lbs
  • Weight: 9 lbs.
  • Bike Capacity: 1 Bike
  • Integrated Lock: Yes
  • Available styles: INA389 Universal Tire Hold, INNO RT101 Truck Rack Stays for Standard Truck Beds

Product Rating:

The Inno Fork Lock is a more basic roof-mounted bike rack. From the name, it’s totally obvious that you will have to take the front wheel off to mount your bike onto the rack, unlike the Thule Upride, which is a premium bike rack.

Top features:

Good Security : The way they implemented their locking feature is very clever. A locking shield helps you lock the bike to the rack, and there’s another lock that helps you lock the bike rack to the crossbars.

Lightweight : This is a very light bike rack, so carrying it is a total breeze at only nine pounds, whereas the Upride weighs twice as much as this.

Review And Analysis:

Inno For Lock 3, a little bike rack with a lot of emphasis on their lock functionality. If you are looking for an inexpensive bike rack for a single bike, this is probably one of the better options for those on a budget. Also, as added perks, you get some extra security features with the rack.

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9– Seasucker Mini Bomber : “Best Overall Suction Cup Bike Rack For Toyota Sienna.”

Product Specifications

  • Material: Plastic With Metal Mounts
  • Load Capacity: 45 lbs Per Bike
  • Weight: 6 to 12 lbs
  • Bike Capacity: 1 / 2 / 3 Bike
  • Integrated Lock: No
  • Available styles: Seasucker Talon, Seasucker Mini Bomber, Seasucker Komodo

Product Rating:

Sea Sucker is the new kid on the block with a new fancy idea. They are not the first company to make suction cup bike racks, but they are the first company to make them very well. Their bike racks are robust and can carry almost 45 pounds which is just mind-blowing for suction cups.

Top features:

Versatility : The best feature of using a suction cup bike rack is the versatility it offers you in terms of mounting position like no other bike racks. Need to mount your bike on a curved shaped roof, Seasucker is the perfect candidate for that.

Ease Of Use : Setting up the Seasucker is very easy, all you need to do is pump the suction cups until you create a good seal and then you are ready to mount your bike.

Review And Analysis:

It takes a good amount of courage to leap something like a traditional bike rack to a suction bike rack. It was a big leap in faith, and the Sea Sucker didn’t disappoint. If you are looking for a minimal bike rack, suction cups are a very good option. On top of that, this is universal, so it will fit any kind of vehicle you may have.

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10 – Kupper Mounts : “Best Budget Suction Cup Mounts For Toyota Sienna.”

Product Specifications

  • Material: Plastic With Metal Mounts
  • Load Capacity: 45 lbs Per Bike
  • Weight: 4lbs
  • Bike Capacity: 1 Bike
  • Integrated Lock: No

Product Rating:

The Kupper mounts are partially made from plastic, and they only weigh 4 pounds. This makes them the most portable bike rack on our whole list. These are identical to Seacucker, the only difference being that Kupper mounts use a bigger suction cup for the front wheel instead of 3 regular-sized mounts.

Top features:

Quick Setup : The kupper Mounts uses only 2 cups instead of 4 found on the Seasucker talon, so setting up the kupper mount takes only a moment.

Portability : This is the most portable bike rack on our whole list at only four pounds with 2 tiny suction pumps that come in a nice hard case box.

Review And Analysis:

The Kupper mounts also offer you a ton of versatility. Still, in addition to versatility, they are much more portable than the Sea Sucker.

If you are looking for a very portable bike rack for a single bike, then the upper mounts are a great choice. It even comes in a hard shell carrying case, making it easier to pack them and head out. The Kupper Mounts are a great choice to experience this new innovative bike rack sector without breaking the bank.

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Bike Rack Buying Guide For Toyota Sienna

So far, we have discussed different bike racks that are best suited for the Toyota Sienna. Now let’s talk about a few crucial questions you MUST answer while choosing the bike rack for your car.

Hitch Bike Rack or No Hitch Bike Rack?

This is the one of the first choices you are going to have to make for your bike rack. Hitch bike racks are usually hefty and can carry upto 5 bikes. On the other hand all other categories of bike racks can carry 1, 2 or a maximum of 3 bikes.

Do you want a hefty quality rack or a lightweight portable rack?

This is the first question you should ask yourself. If you are going to carry multiple heavy bikes it’s definitely better to go with something that can withstand a lot of lead. On the other hand if you are going to be carrying a single light bike you can get by with a light weight portable bike rack.

How often are you going to use your bike rack?

A bike rack is considered a long-term investment. Surely you want a rack to serve you for at least a couple of years. That will only happen if the bike rack is durable enough to survive the inevitable overuse.

So if you think that you are going to use it fairly often then get something with good build quality. Or if you are going to use it rarely then go for a budget rack to save some money.

How much are you willing to spend?

This is something that is totally up to you but we do recommend that you steer clear of the cheapest bike racks that you can find. We have reviewed ten of the best bike racks for the Toyota Sienna in our article that covers almost all ranges of prices from budget to the most premium once.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How to carry a bike on the Toyota Sienna?

The best way to carry a bike on a Toyota Sienna is to use bike racks. Bike racks come in different shapes and sizes.

What should I look for in a bike rack for a Toyota Sienna?

Here are the main things you should look for in a hike bike rack for Toyota Sienna:

  • Number of bike carrying capacity
  • Weight capacity
  • Integrated lock
  • Anti-sway protection.

Which is the best bike rack for the Toyota Sienna?

In our opinion, if you already have a hitch attached to your car then, the Thule T2 Pro XTR is the best bike rack because of how well built and valuable it is. Not only is it super minimalistic, but it is also packed with features too.

Which is the best budget bike rack for the Toyota Sienna?

In our opinion, if you already have a hitch attached to your car then, the Thule T2 Pro XTR is the best bike rack because of how well built and valuable it is. Not only is it super minimalistic, but it is also packed with features too.

Will a bike rack damage my car?

It mostly depends on how you use the bike rack. If you are careful, then there is very little chance of damaging your bar with a bike rack, as most of them come with safety features included not to damage your cars.

Is it legal to drive with a bike rack?

It’s legal to drive with a bike rack attached to your car. However, there’s a catch. The rack should not obstruct your license plate, and some places can be very strict about this, while in other places, it doesn’t matter.

Are bike racks safe?

Bike racks are safe to use. We have been using bike racks for years, and using the bike racks with the correct installation process is the only way to make sure that your bikes are safely sitting on the bike racks.

Final Words

Getting the best bike rack for Toyota Sienna can be a big hassle, especially with all the choices present for you. But if you have skimmed through the article, you should have a good idea about the types of bike racks and which one should suit you best.

If you’re still confused about what bike you want to go for then simply go for the Thule T2 Pro if you have the budget as it is on the more expensive side. If you want something cheaper, the Allen Sports Deluxe 4 Is also a great cheaper alternative.

Other than this, if you don’t have a hitch, the best option for you is the Saris Bones. Out of all the bike racks, this is my favorite bike rack. It is simple, doesn’t cost too much, and most importantly, is trustworthy.

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