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Popular rental locations in Amsterdam

The following rental locations are the most popular for renting a car in Amsterdam

Car rental offers in Amsterdam

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in Amsterdam.

Car type
Mini
Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Luxury
Station wagon
Passenger van
SUV
Electric

Car rental companies in Amsterdam

Below are the car rental companies in Amsterdam with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • Alamo

    9.1 (8619)
    From £ 24 / day
  • Hertz

    8.8 (6852)
    From £ 18 / day
  • Budget

    8.8 (9604)
    From £ 20 / day
  • Thrifty

    8.4 (5438)
    From £ 17 / day
  • Avis

    8.1 (5940)
    From £ 22 / day
  • Europcar

    8 (8061)
    From £ 19 / day
  • Dollar Rent a Car

    7.8 (4314)
    No rates available
  • Green Motion

    7.6 (1887)
    No rates available
  • Keddy By Europcar

    7.5 (3331)
    From £ 19 / day
  • Goldcar

    7.4 (5469)
    No rates available
  • Enterprise

    7.1 (1921)
    From £ 26 / day
  • Flizzr

    6.8 (305)
    From £ 20 / day
  • Sixt

    6.8 (3316)
    From £ 21 / day
  • National Car Rental

    8.1 (402)
    No rates available
  • Advantage Rent a Car

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • addCarRental

    7.2 (104)
    No rates available
  • Your Rent

    7.7 (49)
    No rates available
  • CITROEN

    No reviews
    No rates available

When is the best time to book a rental car in Amsterdam?

Amsterdam - When is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car?

At this destination (Amsterdam), February is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting mini class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Amsterdam - When is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car?

At this destination (Amsterdam), February is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting economy class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Amsterdam - When is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car?

At this destination (Amsterdam), February is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting compact class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Amsterdam - When is the most affordable time to rent an intermediate class car?

At this destination (Amsterdam), February is the most affordable time to rent a intermediate class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting intermediate class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Amsterdam - When is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car?

At this destination (Amsterdam), February is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting standard class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Amsterdam - When is the most affordable time to rent a full-size car?

At this destination (Amsterdam), February is the most affordable time to rent a full-size class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting full-size class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Amsterdam - When is the most affordable time to rent a luxury car?

At this destination (Amsterdam), February is the most affordable time to rent a luxury class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting luxury class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Amsterdam - When is the most affordable time to rent a station wagon?

At this destination (Amsterdam), October is the most affordable time to rent a station wagon with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting a station wagon, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Amsterdam - When is the most affordable time to rent a SUV?

At this destination (Amsterdam), February is the most affordable time to rent an SUV with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting an SUV, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Amsterdam - When is the most affordable time to rent a MPV?

At this destination (Amsterdam), January is the most affordable time to rent an mpv with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting an mpv with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Amsterdam - When is the most affordable time to rent a minivan?

At this destination (Amsterdam), May is the most affordable time to rent a minibus with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting a minibus, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Amsterdam - When is the most affordable time to rent a convertible?

At this destination (Amsterdam), October is the most affordable time to rent a convertible with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting a convertible, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Amsterdam - When is the most affordable time to rent a sedan?

At this destination (Amsterdam), January is the most affordable time to rent a sedan with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. January is the peak month for renting a sedan, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Car rental companies in and around Amsterdam

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Amsterdam

Available locations in Amsterdam

Amsterdam Central Station
Aaron Coplandstraat 6
Anderiesenstraat 26-28
Bolstoen 1
Burgemeester Stramanweg 110
Europaboulevard 10
Europaboulevard 2
H.J.E. Wenckebachweg 59
Hoogoorddreef 90
Isolatorweg 31
Joop Geesinkweg 125
La Guardiaweg 51
Nassaukade 345-346
Nassaukade 380
Overtoom 197
Overtoom 333
Polderweg 96
Radarweg 8
Schepenbergweg 3-5
Schipholweg 181

Amsterdam Guide

Car Hire

Affectionately known as the Venice of the North, Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ cultural and political hearth. This booming capital city of more than one million inhabitants is a fascinating destination, complete with a dazzling old town centre, an impressive museum quarter, plenty of shopping and dining facilities, and a host of tourist attractions. Even though much of downtown Amsterdam can be explored on foot, driving to the many landmarks surrounding the capital city is advised.

Who to Book With
The centre of Amsterdam is dotted with more than a dozen car hire firms, some of which are globally renowned operations like Hertz, National, Sixt and Avis. In addition, Amsterdam’s local rental suppliers are well-worth visiting too, such as Ouke Baas Autoverhuur and Adams Beheer. Instead of travelling all over town looking for vehicle rentals, make reservations online before reaching Holland’s capital city.

Best time to go
Being a major European destination, Amsterdam is suitable to explore at any time of the year. However, the winter months are quite cold and the days are relatively short, making it less convenient for tourists. The warmest time of the year, which falls between the months of July and August, is also the busiest, so prices generally increase across the city. Spring is also relatively busy due to the blossoming tulip fields in April and early May.

Need to Know Essentials
If tourists desire to rent cars in Amsterdam, several documents need to be prepared in advance:

- An original and valid driving license, more than one year old
- Passport or EU Identification card
- Rental confirmation sheet for pre-bookings
- Valid credit card

For more information visit our FAQ's page.

Driving
Driving within Amsterdam’s city centre should be avoided. The roads are mostly narrow laneways and often shared with cyclists and pedestrians. This makes navigation slow at the best of times. Parking is not only limited within the city, but also very expensive. The farther away from the downtown area tourists go, the easier and cheaper it is to find parking. If you want to explore the many sites farther away from central Amsterdam, car rental is recommended, as the roads are in great condition and safe to drive.

Explore our guide to the Netherlands for more details on driving in this country.

Transport

Thankfully, public transportation in Amsterdam is not only efficient and convenient, but also surprisingly inexpensive. The downtown area is served by several public transport options, including trams, trains, buses and taxis. Don’t forget that Amsterdam’s city centre is one of the best destinations in Europe for walking or cycling. As visitors move farther away from the heart of Holland’s capital, public transportation becomes more limited, so driving is recommended.

All travellers riding public transportation in Amsterdam will need to purchase the new contactless card known as OV-chipkaart. Most tourists choose to purchase a disposable card, which is only valid for a certain number of trips or hours and doesn’t incur a charging fee. Personal and anonymous cards can also be used, but these incur a fee of €7.50 plus at least €4 for travel validity. OV-chipkaarts can be bought at stations around the city, some hotels and shops like major news agents.

Taxis
Taxis shouldn’t be used if travelling short distances in the city centre. As a matter of fact, most drivers will refuse to take passengers in the Old Town district, demand ridiculously high rates or simply take a longer route. Flagging down taxis on the street is not recommended, so head to the nearest rank or book cabs over the phone. The, Holland BV company is among the more reliable cab services operating in Amsterdam.

Buses
Buses are plentiful in the city and boast an extensive route system that connects to most areas inside and around Amsterdam. Gemeentevervoerbedrijf (GVB) operates the public bus services within the city. However, EBS and Connexxion are separate bus companies that provide services within Amsterdam and out to nearby destinations like Haarlem and Uithoorn. To travel on buses you will need an OV-chipkaart, the new ticketing framework used in the Dutch capital.

Trains
The city’s metro system includes four above ground train lines that pass through the centre of the capital. Centraal Station is the largest metro hub in Amsterdam, hosting most of the city’s lines. Trains are run by Gemeentevervoerbedrijf (GVB).

Trams
Like buses and trains, the tram system within Amsterdam is operated by Gemeentevervoerbedrijf (GVB). There are 16 tram lines found throughout the city, although they only run between the hours of 5:00 and midnight. Outside of these hours, buses provide transport where trams do not. Both regular tickets and OV-chipkaarts can be used on the tram network.

Exploring

Although tourists will have a tremendous holiday exploring the city of Amsterdam in its entirety, visitors should also allow time to discover the outer areas of the capital. Amsterdam is located in the centre of the Netherlands, so with car hire in the city, tourists can head to a variety of interesting sites, towns and cities in northern or southern Holland. Destinations like Texel Island and Zaandam’s well-preserved historical highlights are just a short daytrip from the heart of Amsterdam.

Recommended Drives

Zaanse Schans - Located just 20 miles to the north of Amsterdam, near the town of Zaandam. This open-air museum is displayed in the style of a historic village, boasting old timber houses, windmills and operating craft houses. It is easy to wander around this beautiful site for an entire day, taking in the phenomenal culture of old Holland.

Texel - A remarkable island that can be easily reached from Amsterdam. Simply take the A9 directly north from the capital city to Den Helder, where a ferry awaits. The island is famous for its beautiful landscapes, which include sand dunes, beaches and some amazing lagoons. Visitors shouldn’t miss Eierland, home to more than 1,000 bird species.

Keukenhof - This should certainly be on your itinerary if visiting during the spring. Just 15 miles from Amsterdam, Keukenhof is the main attraction in the city of Lisse, as it is where the world famous tulip exhibitions are held for two months in spring. More than 800,000 visitors flock to this amusement park during spring, so be ready for crowds. Crowded or not, the blanket of tulips is a marvel to behold.

Practical information

  • Currency
    Euro
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    80 km/h
  • Language
    Dutch
  • Popular car category
    Economy

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is Carrentals.co.uk the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

Which car rental companies are compared by Carrentals.co.uk at this location?
  • Alamo
  • Hertz
  • Budget
  • Thrifty
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Dollar Rent a Car
  • Green Motion
  • Keddy By Europcar
  • Goldcar
  • Enterprise
  • Flizzr
  • Sixt
  • National Car Rental
  • Advantage Rent a Car
  • addCarRental
  • Your Rent
  • CITROEN
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