Car rental in Amsterdam

Want to go on a trip to the Netherlands, and Amsterdam with a few friends or family? To see all the best places in the country and to visit other beautiful cities? Spend the least money for travel and make stops when you want to own? In this case, short term car rental in Amsterdam – exactly what will make your holiday unforgettable. Having convenient rental car, you can save and comfortable ride on the route previously conceived!

Rent a car, you can:

• Right at the airport. In the terminal, you will immediately see the offices of companies such as Avis, Hertz, National Car Rental, Budget, Europcar, Sixt. Parking their rental cars is seventy meters from the main exit of the airport. Your way to a huge indoor parking will run directly through the lane. At Schiphol Plaza – the area at the airport – you will be rested in a large building, the whole first floor is occupied by parking cars for hire.
• Outside the airport. There are other companies, landlords rolling machines, but to get to their offices you have to take a taxi, bus, and in the best case – a free shuttle. If you decide to save money and appeal to them, make sure you select the travel time to the office of the lessor, and plan to return to the airport because you have to take the car where taken.

At the time of signing of the contract do not forget to clarify once again the fuel policy (usually in Amsterdam and take rent a car with a full tank), restrictions on the distance covered (no limit), and other terms of the lease.

Rental rates in Amsterdam (medium-class car)

What kind of car to take to travel to Amsterdam? Our advice – the most compact. In the capital of the Netherlands deals with parking situation is not the best way – parking areas a little and often they are engaged. If the purpose of your visit to Amsterdam requires a presentable car, in the office and offers this option. The cost of any rent depends on the number of days of rental, the machine model and the selected insurance package. So, if you want full insurance, most of the landlords ask for bail, the amount of which will be frozen on your credit card until the vehicle is returned.

In addition to the money for the car rental in Amsterdam you will be asked a driver's license, as well as to check the age – to sign a contract to drive a borrowed car and can only drivers under the age of 21 years.

Gazovat or not?

All the rumors that Amsterdam is inconvenient to travel by car – are exaggerated. Of course, there are difficulties with parking, but solved, but in the meantime here are excellent quality of road surface, no traffic jams and quite reasonable speed limits. Namely:

• within a city – 50 km / h;
• on the bypass road – 80 km / h;
• on the road – 100 km / h;
• on the highway – 130 km / h.

As you can see, almost all European acts limit of 50 km / h, but on motorways and roads the permitted speed limit is slightly lower. In the Netherlands, he was promoted recently, and before making any changes carried out large-scale experiment.

The drivers are very sensitive to the observance of the specified speed. We recommend that you do the same, because despite the fact that the work of local politics 80% performs automatic, you can at any moment to drive a patrol car.

Violation of traffic rules: you can not do in Amsterdam

We will not open you the secret, if we say that the rules of the road in Amsterdam differ little from those in Europe and the CIS. Here as well as at home, you can not pass at red lights (a fine of 220 euros), and cross the stop line without a stop (90 euros). The holes in your budget breaks and travel through the solid without dash (-220 euros), and even the movement of the left lane when the free right (the same amount).

Here are some common offenses and the amount that will have to pay a fine:

• traffic on the emergency lane without good reason – 340 euros;
• Overtaking at a pedestrian crossing in front of him, or – EUR 340;
• movement against the arrow marking on the road – 220 euros;
• beep without reason – 90 euros;
• speeding within a 40 km / h – up to 400 euros;
• drunk driving – up to 750 euros.

As for the more flagrant violations (speeding at 40 or more kilometers per hour, the blood alcohol level more than 1.3%, and others), these cases are resolved in court. At the hearing led the offender is prohibited.

In Amsterdam, you will also see the dedicated lanes for buses and cyclists. They can only use these categories of road users. For violation of a fine of 130 euros. The novelty may appear and "shark teeth" – white markings in the form of pointed triangles. Remember that it corresponds to the sign "Give way" and states the priority of motorists to cross the road. Failure to comply with the rules is fraught with a fine of 220 euros.

Car insurance on loan

The following information about car insurance in the Netherlands is not useful for most, but in any case is to tell how the insurance companies in case of appeal. When servicing is required, the client indicates a garage where you want to bring your car. At the time of repair will be given an alternative vehicle. That's all!

Few things are more difficult when the spending on repairs not covered by the insurance company. However, such a case will not be considered as cars, which are rented, are usually insured by the system WA + full casco (all-risk). The word «casco» have probably all experienced drivers said that it is a complete insurance covering the expenses of third parties, force majeure, as well as for all damage caused to your car by you. This package is not mandatory, but highly recommended for car hire.

WA (wettelijke aansprakelijkheid) – is the mandatory insurance only covers expenses of third parties, and WA + beperkt casco duplicates the previous package, but the driver and protects against malicious acts, natural disasters and other emergencies.

Refuel in Amsterdam: what, where and how much it costs

Gas stations are located on the outskirts of Amsterdam, so that in the center with an empty tank is better not to go. The city is authorized to carry fuel in the canister, so for your own peace of mind can buy and fill desyatilitrovuyu capacity necessary to view gasoline or diesel.

Fuel costs in Amsterdam as of today is as follows:

• 95 – 1.75-1.8 euro;
• 98 – 1,81-1,83 Euro;
• diesel – 1,38-1,4 euro;
• Gas – 0,76-0,78 euros.

The price is set daily.

The main question is parking in the capital of the Netherlands

Parking in Amsterdam is very expensive – this is the only truthful information about parking the car in the city. Talk about a small number of places, awkward areas and so on – the usual driving myths. If you leave the car on the outskirts of the city, and the center to reach by public transport, you can achieve the golden mean between comfort and low price, so look for that all drivers and passengers.

So, you can park in Amsterdam in the parking area of ​​Park + Ride (recommended). Parking is on the outskirts of 8 euros per night and includes free travel on public transport in both directions. There are two types of parking in Amsterdam:

• P-Zone – parking coupons from the machines. Do not forget to put a card under the windshield. Price: 5 euros / hour to 50 euros / day. Standing time: from a few hours to the clock.
• Blue Zone – parking on the blue parking cards in the form of a dial, where you specify the time of parking.

Parking by the yellow and black and white borders is strictly forbidden! The penalty for violation of traffic rules relating to parking is from 90 to 360 euros.