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Top tips for hiring a car in the Netherlands
- Renting a car in the Netherlands comes with a long list of advantages. Although all the major cities are accessible via public transportation (buses and trains connect these cities), visiting smaller towns and natural attractions—like the forests near Utrecht and the sand dunes, swamps, and marshes near Drenthe—is much more easily accomplished with a car.
- Netherlands is extremely bike-friendly, and bicycles have the right of way, so be sure to exercise caution when driving around the cities, where bicycle traffic can be heavy throughout the day. While not as common as bicycles, motorcycles and mopeds are also something to watch out for.
- The car seat laws in the Netherlands are consistent with much of Western Europe, requiring that those under the age of 12 and shorter than 1.35m (4 ft, 6 in) must be secured in an EU-approved car seat when traveling in a vehicle. Most car rental companies in the country will offer car seats as an add-on, but if you’re bringing your own seat, make sure that it meets the specifications for EU approval.
- The Netherlands is surrounded by other popular Western European destinations, and since these are also members of the EU, you can often take your rental car across borders without any issues or additional insurance. Larger companies like Enterprise and Sixt don’t charge any fees when given prior notice of border crossing, but it’s best to double-check for potential fees when renting a car from smaller companies.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Netherlands for R419 or less
- Book your car hire in Netherlands at least 3 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport car hire locations in Netherlands are around 24% cheaper than airport locations on average
- Full-size hire cars in Netherlands are around 49% more expensive than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in the Netherlands
How much does it cost to hire a car in the Netherlands?
On average a car hire in the Netherlands costs R650 per day.
What is the most popular car hire in the Netherlands?
Full-size (BMW 3 Series or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in the Netherlands.
What is the cheapest car hire company in the Netherlands?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Europcar (R503/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (R544/day) and Alamo (R587/day).
What is the best car hire company in the Netherlands?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in the Netherlands are Alamo (7,8, 73 reviews), and Sixt (6,4, 112 reviews).
How can I find car hires near me in the Netherlands?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in the Netherlands?
On average a car hire in the Netherlands costs R3 171 per week (R453 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in the Netherlands?
On average a car hire in the Netherlands costs R13 588 per month (R453 per day).
What is driving like in Netherlands?
The rules of the road and the road systems in the Netherlands are largely similar to the rest of Europe and the US, which makes driving in the country as a visitor fairly straightforward. Some differing laws to take note of are the restrictions on horn usage (only permitted in dangerous situations) and the requirement to only use low beam headlights after dark.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Netherlands?
To rent a car in the Netherlands, you must be at least 19 years of age. However, much like in the United States, most car rental agencies will apply a surcharge to drivers under 25. You can drive on your home country’s driver’s license in the Netherlands, but it is recommended for US nationals to obtain an international driving permit.
How much does petrol cost in Netherlands?
Petrol prices are more than twice the price that they are in the United States, due to the high taxes in the Netherlands. In the US, a gallon of petrol will cost you around 2.50 USD, while the same petrol in the Netherlands will cost around 6,50 EUR (7.30 USD) per gallon. Petrol stations are plentiful, and debit and credit cards are widely accepted, so you won’t have to worry about carrying a pocketful of euros to fill up.
What are the speed limits in Netherlands?
The speed limits in the Netherlands are consistent with most of the speed limits in Europe, which are similar and in places slightly faster than in the US. The speed limits in urban areas in the Netherlands are 50 km/h (31 mph), the limits outside of urban areas are around 80 km/h (50 mph), the limit on expressways is 100 km/h (62 mph), and the limit on motorways is 130 km/h (81 mph).
Car hire directory
Free2Move car hire locations in the Netherlands
324 Locations
Sunnycars car hire locations in the Netherlands
222 Locations
Hertz car hire locations in the Netherlands
58 Locations
Budget car hire locations in the Netherlands
52 Locations
Avis car hire locations in the Netherlands
46 Locations
keddy by Europcar car hire locations in the Netherlands
42 Locations
Thrifty car hire locations in the Netherlands
42 Locations
Dollar car hire locations in the Netherlands
40 Locations
Europcar car hire locations in the Netherlands
39 Locations
Sixt car hire locations in the Netherlands
37 Locations
STERNRENT car hire locations in the Netherlands
35 Locations
FLIZZR car hire locations in the Netherlands
15 Locations
Good to know
Most popular agency | GREEN MOTION |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Full-size |
Average price | R453/day |
Good deal | R419/day |