Car Rental Amsterdam - Netherlands - VIP Cars (2024)

FAQs

Is it advisable to rent a car in Amsterdam? ›

If you already have booked a hotel in the city centre of Amsterdam we do not recommend you to rent a car. Parking fees in the city centre are very high and most attractions in the centre are within walking distance. If you didn't book a hotel already we advise you to check out the hotels in the Amsterdam region.

Do you need an international driver's licence to rent a car in the Netherlands? You do not need an International Driving Permit unless your national driver's licence is written in a non-roman alphabet. If that is the case, remember to bring both when you pick up your car rental.

To rent a car in the Netherlands, you must be at least 21 years old (age may vary by car category) and have held your license for 1 year. Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge. Seatbelts and child seats for children up to 40 lbs are mandatory.

The minimum age to rent a car in the Netherlands is 21, having held a valid license for 2 years. Some car categories may have different age restrictions, and an underage fee applies to drivers under 25.

Consider Uber as an alternative to taxis when getting around Amsterdam. With Uber, you can trade flagging down cabs for requesting rides on demand, no matter the time of day. Request a ride from an airport to a hotel, head to a restaurant, or visit another place.

While you can use these rent prices as an estimate, you should know that Amsterdam is notoriously known for high rental prices due to the shortage of houses. Our advice is to start searching homes for homes for rent in Amsterdam at least 4 months before your arrival.

Tourists are allowed to drive in the Netherlands on a valid state license, preferably in combination with an International Driver's License which may be obtained in the United States through the AAA.

If you're American or Canadian, your passport and driver's license are all you need in most European countries. However, some countries also require an International Driving Permit (IDP). An IDP is an official translation of your US license (making it easier for a local police officer to write out a ticket).

The Netherlands boasts one of the world's best infrastructures and road safety is priority in our small, densely populated country. The distances between cities and villages are relatively small, which is why we have an extensive and well-maintained road network.

Every car owner in the Netherlands must have at least third-party liability insurance.

What documents do you need to rent in Amsterdam? ›

passport or valid photo ID. proof of earnings, such as Dutch bank statements or employment contract (sometimes the landlord may ask your employer to provide a reference) you may also be asked for your citizen service number (BSN)

Paid parking is in force in most areas of Amsterdam but the costs vary. For example, you will pay more in the city centre than in the outer neighbourhoods, while in some designated shopping streets, a parking ticket costs just 10 cents.

In most of Europe, there is no car rental age limit for drivers over the age of 65.

Some Dutch car rental companies require you to have a photo ID license. If your foreign license does not have a photo ID, you should get an IDP before traveling to Netherlands if you intend to rent a car.

Each car hire company has its own age requirements, but most will rent to people aged between 21 and 69. If you're 69 or older, you may have to pay a senior driver fee. When you search for a car, please untick the box that says 'Driver aged between 26-69' and add your age.

Amsterdam is the sort of city where you don't really need a car at all. Nearly everything you require is likely to be on walking distance from your hotel. Amsterdam's public transportation system is excellent and will take you to all the sights and attractions of the city.

Each year, about one million visitors arrive in Amsterdam by car. While the city is very hospitable to drivers, the inner city is quite an enclosed area. Before arriving, it is advisable to learn about the city's motorways, roads and parking options in order to make the most of your trip.

The roads and highways in the Netherlands are very clearly sign-posted. The Dutch road network is one of the safest in Europe. Priority is normally given to vehicles coming from the right. Watch out on some roundabouts as this means entering traffic may have priority.