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Amersfoort car hire information
| Pick-up location | Amersfoort |
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| Car types | |
| Hire locations | 17 |
| Airport locations | 0 |
Cheap car hire in Amersfoort
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| Compact |
| Intermediate |
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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Amersfoort
- Hiring a car from one of the car hires in Amersfoort provides you the freedom and flexibility to explore the city at your pace. Amersfoort has a beautiful landscape, and by hiring a car, you can take scenic drives through windmills, tulip fields, and the villages, at your convenience. With a hire car, you can quickly and conveniently access attractions hardly reachable by public transport options, including Soesterduinen, Pyramid of Austerlitz, Museum Flehite, Castle Groeneveld, and Utrecht Heuvelrug National Park.
- When flying into Amersfoort, you will likely land at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), approximately 45 km (25 miles) west of Amersfoort, Eindhoven Airport (EIN), about 90 km (56 miles) from Amersfoort, and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), roughly 85 km (53 miles) southwest of Amersfoort. These airports offer car hire services and have various car hires in Amersfoort, including Avis, Hertz, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, and Sixt, from which you can hire a vehicle. The car hires in Amersfoort at AMS are in the Arrivals Hall of the Schiphol Plaza, accessible from the departure halls of both terminals. The car hire counters in EIN and RTM are in the Arrivals Halls of the airports after the baggage claim area exits. To hire a vehicle from the Amersfoort car hire companies at these airports, you must have a valid driving licence, passport or ID card for identification, and credit or debit card for payment.
- When driving in Amersfoort, vehicles on the right have the right of way at intersections; therefore, ensure you give way to these vehicles to avoid accidents. The city has several roundabouts; so ensure you familiarise yourself with roundabout rules, including yielding to cars already in the circle and using indicators appropriately when exiting. It is prohibited to turn right at a red traffic light in Amersfoort - wait for the green light to turn right.
- Amersfoort experiences rush hours between 07:30 and 09:00 and from 16:30 to 18:30 during work commutes. During these rush hours, avoid driving around the city, especially on major roads, as they may experience heavier traffic. Be mindful of tram tracks when driving in the city and yield to trams at the crossing, as the town has tram lines on most roads.
- Book your car hire in Amersfoort at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about hiring a car in Amersfoort
How much is the price of fuel in Amersfoort?
The average price of fuel in Amersfoort is €8.03 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between €96 and €128, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Amersfoort?
Compact (Opel Astra Sports Tourer or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Amersfoort.
Which car hire agencies are at Schiphol airport (AMS)?
Car hire companies onsite at Schiphol airport include keddy by Europcar, Hertz, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Thrifty.
How can I find car hires near me in Amersfoort?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Amersfoort?
A Compact car hire in Amersfoort costs €47 per day, on average.
What type of car is recommended for driving in Amersfoort?
Consider hiring a compact car to use in Amersfoort, as the city features narrow streets and limited parking spaces, and using a compact car will enable you to manoeuvre through the narrow streets easily and fit into tight parking spaces in the city. The compact vehicle will also ensure manoeuvrability in urban environments, especially roundabouts and intersections. The city also emphasises environmental sustainability; therefore, hiring eco-friendly vehicles, including hybrid and electric compact cars, will reduce carbon footprint and contribute to the eco-conscious values of the city.
What’s the speed limit in Amersfoort?
The default speed limit in Amersfoort is 50 km/h (30 mph) in urban areas, 70 km/h (40 mph) to 80 km/h (50 mph) on Amersfoort ring road, and 100 km/h (60 mph) on highways. Certain areas, including school zones, may have lower speed limits; ensure you check for speed signage along the roads. The city has speed cameras in designated locations monitoring and enforcing speed limits, make sure you drive within the set speed limits to avoid potential fines for violations.
Where are the best places to park in Amersfoort?
Amersfoort has various parking options, including free and metered car parks, to consider. For free parking, consider park-and-ride Vlasakker, residential areas, some shopping centres, sports facilities, parks, and blue zones. Paid car parks include Beestenmarkt Parking Garage, Koestraat Parking Garage, Park-and-Ride De Kei and Barchman Wuytierslaan, and Centrum Mondriaanplein Parking Garage. The cost of parking in Amersfoort is about €2 (£1.73) to €3 (£2.60) per hour in the city centre, and €2 (£1.73) to €4 (£3.47) per hour for street parking and €15 (£13) to €20 (£17.33) per hour per day. Paid park-and-ride facilities cost about €4 (£3.47) to €7 (£6.07) per day.
Amersfoort car rental reviews and directory
Free2Move
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3 locations in Amersfoort
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Amsterdamseweg 151
+31 33 422 4444
Hanzeboulevard 24
+31 33 820 0280
Siliciumweg 36
+31 33 461 3846
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Sunnycars
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3 locations in Amersfoort
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keddy by Europcar
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2 locations in Amersfoort
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Recordweg 3
+31 33 448 1848
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Ace
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One location in Amersfoort
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Nijverheidsweg-Noord 61
+31 33 720 0168
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Avis
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One location in Amersfoort
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Budget
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One location in Amersfoort
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Dollar
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One location in Amersfoort
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Spacelab 9b
+31 33 455 0239
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Europcar
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One location in Amersfoort
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Recordweg 3
+31 33 448 1848
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Hertz
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One location in Amersfoort
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Spacelab 9 B
+31 33 455 0239
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Sixt
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One location in Amersfoort
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Textielweg 16
+31-235698656
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STERNRENT
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One location in Amersfoort
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Thrifty
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One location in Amersfoort
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Spacelab 9b
+31 33 455 0239
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Good to know
Most popular car type | Compact |
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When to book a car hire in Amersfoort
Car hire insurance in Amersfoort
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver
Some Amersfoort car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend always be aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Amersfoort.
Deductible
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a no-deductible option to your Amersfoort car hire.