Car Hire in Amsterdam, North Holland

Like most major cities in the world, driving can be difficult at times for hiring a car in Amsterdam, especially during morning and evening rush hours. While the road system is quite logically laid out, the center of the city is compact and often very busy. If you are in the heart of the city, you will find the city quite walkable, but if you are trying to visit all of the amazing locations found in the rest of the city, you most certainly will need a cheap car rental in Amsterdam to make the trip. One reason you may want an electric car rental is to make the drive to Hague, which is not only a beautiful coastal city, but is the home of the UN's International Court of Justice. Another great journey you can make in your car is to the city of Brussels to the south of Amsterdam to visit the Grand Palace or the Royal Palace of Brussels.

When driving hired cars in Amsterdam, bicycles and mopeds have priority over cars, so please use extreme caution when you're near cycle lanes. It is important to be very careful when approaching a traffic circle as it is not always clear who has the right of way, especially for drivers from the United States that are often not familiar with these types of roads. You should avoid using your horn in your Amsterdam car rental unless you are in a dangerous situation. If you need to make yourself known to another driver, it is best to flash your lights. You will find speed cameras installed throughout the Netherlands, so it is important to always maintain the proper speed limit. All passengers in a vehicle must be wearing seatbelts and children must be in an approved car seat. You may not use your phone while you are driving unless it is hands-free. The legal limit for alcohol in your system is 0.05%. For the most up-to-date laws regarding driving in the Netherlands, it is best to check with the local Department of Motor Vehicles.

To rent a car in Amsterdam, you must be at least 21 years or older and you must have had your driving license for at least one year. If you are under the age of 25, you may incur a surcharge. Your license should contain your photograph and if it does not, you should consider getting an International Driver's Permit to help identify you to the rental car agency.

For September in Amsterdam, the average price from these searches for a weekend hire was €117 - but some users found deals as low as €104. Deals are a little different for a week-long hire - starting at around €35, with an average price of €67.

When hiring a car, you can expect to find that a majority of the rental car agencies in Amsterdam do not have a cancellation fee. Keep in mind that momondo does not set these cancellation policies, but we can help you find great deals on car hire in Amsterdam. Be sure to look for the Cancellation Policy when you conduct your search.

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