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Amsterdam car hire information
| Pick-up location | Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Compact estate car, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Intermediate estate car, Mini, Standard |
| Hire locations | 79 |
| Airport locations | 15 |
| Popular agencies | keddy by Europcar, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Thrifty |
Cheap car rentals in Amsterdam
| Economy | AED 104/day |
| Compact | AED 96/day |
| Intermediate | AED 118/day |
| Standard | AED 121/day |
| Full-size | AED 189/day |
| Mini | AED 110/day |
| Intermediate SUV | AED 103/day |
| Compact SUV | AED 113/day |
| Compact estate car | AED 136/day |
| Intermediate estate car | AED 210/day |
Top tips for hiring a car in Amsterdam
- On your trip to Amsterdam, you want the freedom to explore both the city center and outskirts at your own pace. Discover traditional Dutch wonders like windmills and wooden clogs in Zaanse Schans or head to Bloemendaal aan Zee and Zandvoort aan Zee beach, only a short drive away from Amsterdam.
- Ready to rent a car on your Amsterdam vacation? If you are flying into Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport, whether you are on an international or internal flight, you will need to follow the 'Car hire' signs. You find the hire car desk and service desk in the airport's main foyer, Schiphol Plaza.
- As a new driver in Amsterdam, you need to watch out for the narrow twisting streets at the center of the city, as well as the many cyclists that dominate the roads. It’s important to know that trams have the right of way at most junctions of the city and that traffic coming from the right has priority. When you get to the outskirts of Amsterdam, there’s a fantastic network of highways that make driving to nearby cities like Rotterdam and The Hague very enjoyable.
- On Amsterdam’s roads, peak traffic starts to build around 7:00 and lasts until 9:00 in the morning, where driving can take 30 minutes to get into the city center during rush hour. In the evening, rush hour is from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Although the fastest way around Amsterdam is on the highway, or snelweg (which means “fast road”), try to avoid using them during rush hour -- especially the A2 road and near the airport.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Amsterdam for AED 136 or less
- Book your rental car in Amsterdam at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport rental car locations in Amsterdam are around 10% more expensive than airport locations on average
- Economy rental cars in Amsterdam are around 41% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Amsterdam
What type of car is recommended for driving in Amsterdam?
Because Amsterdam is full of several public transport routes and features many narrow streets, it’s wise to rent a smaller car. The most popular car to rent is an economy one, as it’s the perfect size for parking and is the most economical choice in the event you get stuck in Amsterdam’s traffic. Plus, if you want to venture out of the city, Holland is very compact, so you won’t be doing many miles in your hire car.
What’s the speed limit in Amsterdam?
Within the urban areas of Amsterdam, drivers will see a maximum speed limit of 31 mph, increasing to 50 mph as you get further away from built-up areas. The speed limit for the expressways, or autowegen, is 62 mph and 81 mph on the snelwegen. The speed limits on Dutch motorways may vary according to how busy it is and the time of day. If you see a green arrow on the matrix sign above the road, you can use this as an express lane.
Where are the best places to park in Amsterdam?
Amsterdam has various parking options, depending on your budget and how central you want to be. In the city center, you can choose to make use of the digital parking system and park in a street-side space using a credit card. You can expect to be charged €5.00 ($5.67) per hour or up to €45 ($51) per day. If you want long-term and safer parking, you can find many garages located around the city. Park and Ride is another, cheaper option if you’re traveling from the outskirts of Amsterdam.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Amsterdam?
On average a rental car in Amsterdam costs AED 169 per day.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Amsterdam?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at keddy by Europcar (AED 96/day), Alamo (AED 118/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (AED 125/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at keddy by Europcar Aankomstpassage 10- Arrival Hall, West 3, 'Plaza' (11 kilometers from city center).
How much is the price of fuel in Amsterdam?
The average price of fuel in Amsterdam is AED 31.52 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between AED 378 and AED 504, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Amsterdam?
Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Amsterdam.
How can I find car hires near me in Amsterdam?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Amsterdam?
An Economy car hire in Amsterdam costs AED 173 per day, on average.
How much does a Standard car hire cost in Amsterdam?
A Standard car hire in Amsterdam costs AED 432 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Amsterdam?
An Intermediate car hire in Amsterdam costs AED 255 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Amsterdam?
In Amsterdam, cars are most frequently rented at Hertz Aankomstpassage, Schiphol (11 km from city centre ).
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Amsterdam?
On average a car hire in Amsterdam costs AED 1,180 per week (AED 169 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Amsterdam?
On average a car hire in Amsterdam costs AED 5,057 per month (AED 169 per day).
Which car rental companies in Amsterdam have updated their vehicle cleaning and safety policies because of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Some car rental companies in Amsterdam which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Hertz, Alamo and Europcar
Amsterdam car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
8.2
Very Good
44 reviewsCleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.1
Value for money
7.9
4 locations in Amsterdam
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7.6 Good
Nov 2017
Pros:
Really easy to check the car back in after useCons:
Long waiting period to get the car4.0 Mediocre
Aug 2016
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850 euro security deposit for a 1 day rental. Never again.8.0 Very Good
Sep 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2023
2.0 Poor
Jun 2023
2.0 Poor
Jun 2023
Hertz
7.9
Good
38 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.3
5 locations in Amsterdam
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6.0 Okay
Apr 2019
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Nobody was at the drop off and no instraction were given beforeCons:
A notice that at antwerpen railway station the dropoff is unmaned4.4 Mediocre
May 2018
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How 1 staff member can destroy the positive image you had of a company! That resumes our experience when we picked up our car in Amsterdam.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2018
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Service and hassle free rental6.0 Okay
Feb 2018
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CarCons:
Check in was so rude and expensive6.8 Okay
Feb 2018
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The car was clean, comfortable and used ridiculously little petrol.Cons:
I was quoted 160 euros for two days of insurance. Thats plain usury.8.0 Very Good
Oct 2017
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fast and efficientSixt
6.8
Okay
74 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.7
Value for money
6.6
5 locations in Amsterdam
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8.0 Very Good
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
8.0 Very Good
Sep 2022
2.0 Poor
Sep 2022
8.0 Very Good
Aug 2022
2.0 Poor
Aug 2022
FLIZZR
10.0
Wonderful
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
6 locations in Amsterdam
Dollar
10.0
Wonderful
4 reviewsCleanliness
9.5
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
9.5
2 locations in Amsterdam
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10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2019
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Easy to pick up at Hertz.....no extra charges for location.... was already included in the feesCons:
kayak mentioned off airport shuttle but reservation was for a car in terminal10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2023
Avis
9.7
Wonderful
10 reviewsCleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.4
Value for money
9.1
4 locations in Amsterdam
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9.2 Wonderful
Sep 2017
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A problem with Kayak. I wanted to pick up the car 3 hours earlier , Avis was open but ithad to be arranged by Kayak. Kayak was closed due to time difference probably, I made a request through email, never got an answer.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9.3
Wonderful
27 reviewsCleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.3
Value for money
9.3
4 locations in Amsterdam
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2018
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Friendly staff, clean car, ease of pick up and drop off.10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2017
Pros:
Excellent customer care and we were quick on the road.Cons:
Paid for the GPS but this was included with the car.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2017
Pros:
Friendly pickup, got upgraded to a new volvoCons:
Immediate dropoff, no issues.2.0 Poor
Jul 2017
Cons:
Very bad service. Accuses for damange which I didn't do.6.0 Okay
Jun 2017
Pros:
Car was comfort and cost saving from fuel consumption point of view.Cons:
I didn't get enough explanations on how to use the GPS and it took me couple of minutes, while driving to get it working. I have returned the car few min' before 7:00pm and I was told that I can drop the keys at the office but the staff already left and I needed to go to the parking8.0 Very Good
Jun 2017
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It was pricy.Budget
8.0
Very Good
13 reviewsCleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.4
Value for money
8.4
5 locations in Amsterdam
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5.2 Fair
Aug 2017
Pros:
Nice new car.Cons:
Waited 60 minutes in line to receive the car. Yes, they had 3 agents working there, but everyone showed up at once and they new it was the case as they now how many cars they release in a day. No line or queue setup either so it was a bit of a free for all in getting up to the front. Finally when returning the car to this location you just have to park it in the neighborhood. Which, leaves you liable for the cars damage, parking charges, and so on until they are open again and receive the car in. Then, to top it all off because I returned the car after hours and was unable to show a gas receipt (when I filled it all the way up) I was charged a flat rate EZ Fuel charge.9.6 Wonderful
Aug 2017
Pros:
This place was very accessible, especially if you are not traveling to-and-from Amsterdam through the airport. You can walk to this location from the main train station!Cons:
The service was pleasant, but we had to wait about 30 minutes at both pick-up and drop off to talk to an agent.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2017
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Excellent service10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2016
Pros:
Great value, super friendly car rental staff both on pick up and return.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2023
2.0 Poor
Jun 2023
Europcar
7.9
Good
9 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.2
Value for money
7.7
5 locations in Amsterdam
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
Pros:
Fast, easy, seamless to pick up and return.Cons:
When we booked the car, there was no indication that the office would close early (12pm) on our return day or that after hours return requires paying 6€ per hour for parking. On Google maps the hours stated open until 6pm. More transparency would have been appreciated.10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2021
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Kind staffCons:
check in proceed4.4 Mediocre
Jan 2018
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Contract was absolutely without insurance. Personnel in office told me that and I had to pay 30 EUR more for insurance. I expected basic insurance.8.0 Very Good
Apr 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2023
GREEN MOTION
5.2
Fair
10 reviewsCleanliness
6.2
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.4
Value for money
4.6
One location in Amsterdam
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4.0 Mediocre
Dec 2019
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Customer service. The woman in the office was very rude.5.2 Fair
Nov 2019
Pros:
Staff was friendlyCons:
They should have let you know before if they were going to charge you extra for things9.6 Wonderful
Oct 2019
Pros:
Easy and fast pick-Up and drop off nice carCons:
The bus from the airport waa a little late There are not so clear instructions on how to get to the counter. The counter itself is on a remote location, not just the car2.0 Poor
Oct 2019
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Nothing.Cons:
Everything4.8 Mediocre
Aug 2019
Cons:
There are lots of extra fees if you are actually going to be driving the car.4.0 Mediocre
Aug 2019
Pros:
The car itself was basic in a good way, didn’t need more.Cons:
The owner’s hospitality. It was infuriating. He and several of his staff were rude and stingy. Tried finding as many reasons to charge us extra money as possible. Stay awayADDCAR RENTAL
6.2
Okay
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3 locations in Amsterdam
keddy by Europcar
6.0
Okay
No reviews available
7 locations in Amsterdam
One location in Amsterdam
from AED 121/dayLocations in Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport
+31 202 142 034
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7 locations in Amsterdam
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4 locations in Amsterdam
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Aaron Coplandstraat 6
+31 20 740 1950
Amsterdam Centraal Station
+31 20 740 0950
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
+31 20 740 0950
Nassaukade 380
+31 20 740 1950
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3 locations in Amsterdam
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Klokkenbergweg 3 5
+31 203 118 282
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from AED 104/dayLocations in Amsterdam
Amsterdam-schiphol Ap
+31 20 502 0240
Overtoom 333
+31 20 612 2441