Car hire in Amsterdam

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Driving in Amsterdam and through the magnificent streets of the Dutch countryside is really interesting: you drive past skyscrapers with modern, avant-garde architecture, next to buildings dating back to the 18th century, and doing only a few kilometres you can admire bucolic landscapes, where rivers and lakes are interspersed with windmills and endless fields of blooming tulips.

The autonomy and independence that a hire car gives you in these parts is really indispensable, so that you can stop at every corner to take magnificent photos, to contemplate truly unusual and exciting landscapes and to set off on the most popular day trips, such as those to discover Volendam, Marken or the Keukenhof park. Also don’t miss out on discovering the wonderful traditional villages in the surroundings such as Zunderdorp and Ransdorp.

Do you want a family sedan because you are a group of friends or do you prefer an SUV to get around with business colleagues? No problem, with just a few clicks you will find the most comfortable rental car for you and at the best price for getting around Amsterdam.

Car hire at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Renting a car at Amsterdam Airport is the best way to discover Holland

Renting a car at Amsterdam Airport is really easy and safe. This is mainly due to the fact that you can book your car in advance thanks to the Internet: this is how you can get the best rates and offers from the various local and international rental companies based at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

Amsterdam Airport has an entire area of the terminal dedicated to car rental at the area known as Schiphol Plaza, just behind arrivals area 3. Major international rental companies such as Hertz, Dollar, Europcar, Sixt, Avis and Budget can be found here, alongside smaller local companies such as Green Motion.

How to choose a rental car

It must be said that prices, especially when travelling out of season, are extremely competitive and that the cost of a rental car is easily absorbed considering that you do not have to pay for public transport tickets to get to the city. One could save something by relying on so-called ‘low cost’ companies, but on the other hand these have a less efficient customer service, which could be essential for some travellers and totally useless for others.

In any case, the possibility of finding the right rental car in Amsterdam is very high: the smaller rental classes are practically perfect for young couples or those who like to travel without too much luggage, they are very convenient for getting around the city and finding parking space and of course are the cheapest.

Families with small children or those who also carry a lot of luggage on holiday, on the other hand, should opt for vehicle classes such as saloons and family cars, which at a higher cost offer a very high level of comfort and can accommodate up to three large suitcases.

Finally, in winter a trip here can hold surprises due to the very harsh climate: although it should be the norm, it is always best to check that the rental company you choose provides winter tyres or snow chains.

A final tip: if you plan to stay in the centre of Amsterdam, make sure you choose a hotel with parking, preferably a free one: finding where to leave your car overnight could prove complicated and expensive.

Driving in the Netherlands

Although the rules are about the same as in the rest of Europe, keep in mind when driving in the Netherlands:

Car rental companies

All international car rental agencies present within the airport of Amsterdam maintain schedules in line with flight arrivals, every day from Monday to Sunday. However some low cost car rental or local agencies around airport of Amsterdam may observe different times 
To be on the safe side, we recommend that you check with your car rental agency.

Read the comments left by those who have already rented a car in airport of Amsterdam by clicking on the logo of each company.

Local car rental agencies

Map of the offices of car rental companies

Car categories available at airport of Amsterdam

The following models are some examples of the cars that you can rent at airport of Amsterdam.

Mini
Car hire Mini at airport of Amsterdam
  • 2-4
  • 1
  • 0
  • Examples: Fiat Panda, Fiat 500, Hyundai i10, Kia Picanto
Budget
Car hire Budget at airport of Amsterdam
  • 4
  • 1
  • 1
  • Examples: Ford Fiesta, Opel Corsa, Seat Ibiza, Citroen C3
Standard
Car hire Standard at airport of Amsterdam
  • 5
  • 2
  • 1
  • Examples: Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra, Audi A3
Station Wagon
Car hire Station Wagon at airport of Amsterdam
  • 5
  • 3
  • 0
  • Examples: Opel Astra SW, Ford Focus SW, Golf SW
MPV
Car hire MPV at airport of Amsterdam
  • 5-9
  • 3
  • 1
  • Examples: Volkswagen Touran, Opel Zafira, Ford Galaxy
SUV
Car hire SUV at airport of Amsterdam
  • 5
  • 3
  • 0
  • Examples: Toyota RAV 4, Ford Escape, Jeep Renegade
Luxury
Car hire Luxury at airport of Amsterdam
  • 5
  • 2
  • 1
  • Examples: Mercedes Classe C, Mercedes Classe E, Audi A5
Convertible
Car hire Convertible at airport of Amsterdam
  • 4
  • 2
  • 0
  • Examples: Ford Mustang, Audi A3 cabrio, BMW serie 2

Frequently asked questions about car rental in Amsterdam

Here are some quick answers to the most common doubts about car rental in Amsterdam.

To reserve a car in Amsterdam a credit card or debit card is sufficient. However, when you go to collect the car, you will need:

  • a credit card in the name of the driver. Debit and ATM cards are not accepted;
  • copy of the reservation;
  • a driving license valid for at least 12 months;
  • an identity document.

The car rental companies in Amsterdam allow to rent a car to all those who are between 21 and 70 years old. However, there is an additional cost for under 25 and for those over 70.

A car rental in Amsterdam always includes:

  • theft insurance;
  • limitation of liability for damage to the vehicle;
  • local, road and airport taxes.

Any extras or additional insurance coverage are separate.

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Why book with us?

  • Best price guaranteed
  • Free cancellation
  • No commissions
  • 24h Service - 7/7d
  • Hertz
  • Europcar
  • Budget
  • Avis
  • National
  • Sixt
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