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Cheap Car Hire in Netherlands from £22

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Netherlands car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

£43

Cheapest price per day

£22

Popular car types in Netherlands

medium car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Netherlands this past week from 1,060 hire locations out of 38 hire agencies. Prices for a Netherlands medium car hire start from £22/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Passenger van

Passenger van

Best car hire deals found in Netherlands

Nissan Qashqai£22/day
Nissan Qashqai
Kia Cee'd£22/day
Kia Cee'd
Fiat 500£23/day
Fiat 500

Cheapflights insights for the Netherlands car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in the Netherlands, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Netherlands?

For the best savings on car hire in Netherlands, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just £36/day – about 41% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Netherlands?

Alamo is currently the cheapest car hire company in Netherlands with deals as low as £26.39/day found in the past two weeks. Budget is another inexpensive option with rates as low as £26.63/day.

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

Planning to hire a car in Netherlands? January is the cheapest month, costing about £35 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £54. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

£35

February

£42

March

£39

April

£54

May

£51

June

£47

July

£45

August

£51

September

£42

October

£40

November

£38

December

£44

What car do most people hire in Netherlands?

Economy cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Netherlands. SUV cars (BMW X3 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Toyota Aygo or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Netherlands?

Avis has 46 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. PEUGEOT has the second-highest number of locations in Netherlands at 1.

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Netherlands?

Out of all the popular cities in Netherlands, Eindhoven is the cheapest city to hire a car (£31/day). Other popular cities in Netherlands to get a cheap car hire are: Rotterdam (£32/day), Amsterdam (£39/day), and Maastricht (£44/day).

Top hire agencies in Netherlands

Avis

7.8
Good
36 reviews46 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.7

National

9.3
Wonderful
1 review7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.3

Thrifty

9.0
Wonderful
12 reviews46 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.7

Ace

8.0
Very Good
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

8.6

Europcar

7.4
Good
17 reviews37 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.8

PEUGEOT

1 location

Rhodium

2 locations

STERNRENT

36 locations

Car hire FAQs

  • What are the requirements to hire a car in the Netherlands?

    Car hires in the Netherlands give you the option to explore wherever you want in the country, whenever you want. However, you must meet certain criteria before you can hire a car in the Netherlands. For most car hire agencies, the minimum age of each driver is 21 years old, but the minimum age might change depending on the vehicle category. Additionally, an extra Young Driver Surcharge may be charged for drivers under 25 years of age by some car hire agencies. All drivers must have a valid driving licence, and usually one which has been held for at least one year, depending on the agency and vehicle category. Driving licences not printed with a Roman alphabet (Arabic, Greek, Cyrillic etc.) must be complemented by an International Driving Permit. A credit or debit card from a major credit card company will need to be presented by the main driver when collecting their Netherlands car hire.

  • What are the rules for driving in Netherlands?

    When you get your car hire in the Netherlands, remember that like the rest of continental Europe, drivers stay on the right side of the road. Consequently, overtaking is done from the left and roundabouts likewise go in the reverse order. Trams should usually be overtaken on the right however. The speed limits are as follows- 50 km/h or 31 mph in the city and built up areas; outside of built up areas it can vary from 80km/h or 50 mph, to 100 km/h or 62 mph; while on a motorway, it varies between 100 km/h or 62 mph, and 130 km/h or 81 mph. The blood alcohol limit is lower than the UK at 50 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood. For those who have been driving for less than 5 years, it is even lower at 20 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood. Make sure to check for recent changes in traffic laws before driving your hire car in the Netherlands.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Netherlands?

    Car hires in the Netherlands are a great idea, as roads in the country are well maintained, smooth, and fast. Cheap car hire in the Netherlands is available, with several car hire locations in the Netherlands offering passenger van hire as well as economy car hire. With a powerful sports car or luxury car hire in the Netherlands, you’ll be able to enjoy the country’s high speed motorways and get around quickly, but for those who plan to spend time in crowded cities like Amsterdam, a compact car will suit the narrow streets better.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Netherlands?

    The most popular car hire company at Netherlands is Alamo. With prices on ECONOMY starting at £20/day about 221% more people book with Alamo than other companies in the country.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Netherlands?

    At £42/day, it is 25% cheaper on average to rent a car in Amsterdam than any other city in Netherlands. The cheapest price found in Netherlands was for £22/day in Amsterdam.

Car hires by fuel type in Netherlands

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Netherlands. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (£28+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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