Amsterdam City Car Rental
Quick summary: Amsterdam city car rental suits travelers who explore the city on foot first and only need a car for trips beyond it. Picking up in town saves a return trip to Schiphol, but city streets are congested with bikes and trams, so plan your route to the A10 ring road before you set off. Parking is scarce and expensive, so return to Park and Ride if you come back into the city.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Best for | Starting after a few days in the city |
| Leaving town | Head for the A10 ring road |
| Watch for | Cyclists, trams, one-way streets |
| Parking | Scarce; use Park and Ride |
| Day trips | Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Keukenhof, Giethoorn |
| Tours | Walking tours |
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Why pick up in the city?
You don’t need a car to see Amsterdam. Collecting one when you’re ready to leave saves rental days and parking costs.
Where can you drive?
| Destination | Why go | Tours |
|---|---|---|
| Zaanse Schans | Windmills | Zaanse Schans tours |
| Volendam and Marken | Fishing villages | Volendam and Marken tours |
| Edam | Cheese town | Cheese tours |
| Giethoorn | Canal village | Giethoorn tours |
What should you know about driving in Amsterdam?
Expect cyclists on all sides, trams with priority and narrow canal-side streets. Use navigation and drive slowly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, walking, cycling and public transport are easier.
It can be, with cyclists, trams and narrow streets.
At Park and Ride sites on the outskirts.
Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Edam, Keukenhof and Giethoorn.