Amsterdam car rentals

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 rental car.

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.

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.

On average a rental car in Amsterdam costs $63 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Amsterdam found in the last 2 weeks is $25.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Europcar ($19/day), Hertz ($37/day) and Thrifty ($39/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Europcar Marnixstraat 250 1016 TL (1 miles from city center).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Amsterdam are Alamo (7.7, 50 reviews), and Sixt (7.0, 56 reviews).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Amsterdam. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Amsterdam is $7.33 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $88 and $117, depending on the car size.

Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Amsterdam.

Car rental companies onsite at Schiphol airport include Budget, Sixt, Avis and Europcar.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Schiphol airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Sixt, Hertz, Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo, Thrifty, Dollar, GREEN MOTION, and Europcar.

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

An Economy car rental in Amsterdam costs $53 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Amsterdam costs $57 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Amsterdam costs $85 per day, on average.

In Amsterdam, cars are most frequently rented at Enterprise Rent-A-Car Schiphol Plaza Arrival Hall 22 (7 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Amsterdam costs $442 per week ($63 per day).

On average a rental car in Amsterdam costs $1,896 per month ($63 per day).

Most car rental providers in Amsterdam offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Amsterdam, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 24 car rental agencies in Amsterdam.

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 Alamo, Hertz and Avis

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Amsterdam so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Yes. Amsterdam car rental companies make money from a full-day rental. So, if, for example, you hire a vehicle for 74 hours (3.8 days), you may end up paying for four days. To save money, select the exact same pick-up and drop-off time.

Car rental cancellation policies differ. Where one rental company may accept up to one calendar day cancelation before the reservation date, another will charge you the full amount if you’re a no-show. If you prepaid for a car rental in Amsterdam and can’t make your trip, it’s best to cancel your booking in advance.