Netherlands car rentals

Driver's age: 26-65

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Cheap car rentals in the Netherlands

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Economy car
Economy
Compact car
Compact
Intermediate car
Intermediate
Standard car
Standard
Full-size car
Full-size
Luxury car
Luxury
Minivan car
Minivan
Passenger van car
Passenger van
Commercial car
Commercial
Pickup Truck car
Pickup Truck
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Most popular car type

Standard

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Netherlands car rentals

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in the Netherlands with confidence.

How far in advance should you book a rental car in the Netherlands?

You should book your rental car in the Netherlands around 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the cheapest car rental company in the Netherlands?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Avis (₱3,825.39/day), Budget (₱4,750.95/day) and UFODRIVE (₱4,873.54/day).

What is the most popular rental car in the Netherlands?

Mini rentals (Smart Forfour or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to rent in the Netherlands. Mini rentals in the Netherlands cost ₱4,029/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as ₱3,420/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in the Netherlands?

The cheapest month to rent a car in the Netherlands is January at an average cost of ₱2,198/day. May is the most expensive month to rent a car in the Netherlands when prices are ₱3,480/day on average, which tends to be 6,858% above the yearly average rental price for the Netherlands.

What rental car company in the Netherlands has the most locations?

Free2Move operates 325 locations in the Netherlands, more than any other rental company.

Top tips for renting 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.
  • Compact rental cars in Netherlands are around 49% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in the Netherlands

  • How can I find car rentals near me in the Netherlands?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • Where should I rent a car in the Netherlands?

    Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in the Netherlands are Amsterdam (80% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in the Netherlands) and Eindhoven (20%).

  • 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 rental directory

  • free2move

    Free2Move car rental locations in the Netherlands

    325 Locations

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car rental locations in the Netherlands

    224 Locations

  • hertz

    Hertz car rental locations in the Netherlands

    59 Locations

  • budget

    Budget car rental locations in the Netherlands

    52 Locations

  • avis

    Avis car rental locations in the Netherlands

    46 Locations

  • thrifty

    Thrifty car rental locations in the Netherlands

    45 Locations

  • dollar

    Dollar car rental locations in the Netherlands

    43 Locations

  • keddy

    keddy by Europcar car rental locations in the Netherlands

    43 Locations

  • europcar

    Europcar car rental locations in the Netherlands

    39 Locations

  • sixtrentacar

    Sixt car rental locations in the Netherlands

    37 Locations

  • sternrent

    STERNRENT car rental locations in the Netherlands

    35 Locations

  • flizzr

    FLIZZR car rental locations in the Netherlands

    15 Locations

Car rental locations in the Netherlands

The rates displayed include all taxes and fees for car rentals for the class listed and were found by KAYAK users in the last 48 hours. Offers are subject to change and may not be available on all car rentals listed or dates of travel. Some car rental providers charge additional fees for other services (GPS, infant car seats, etc.). Please check the car rental providers' sites.

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