Car Rental in Netherlands
Holland, country of the bicycles, windmills, cheeses and “Coffee Shops”, offers plenty of attractions for children and adults alike and therefore constitutes the perfect holiday destination for unforgettable family trips. Holiday villages, amusement parks, museums and canal cruises are only some of the experiences awaiting you in the green beautiful country, whose fields are spread all over.
Although bicycle riding is very popular in Holland, the best way to travel between its diverse cities and villages is by renting a car: the fact that Holland is a flat planar country throughout and in addition its relatively small area, makes car rental in Holland into a very convenient, rapid and pleasant solution. The excellent terrain conditions, alongside an advanced roads system, contribute to a perfect driving experience and to another special way to experience the country, its landscapes and charms.
Albar operates in Holland through the world’s leading international car rental companies Dollar and Thrifty, which offer an opulent vehicle assortment for your convenience, suiting any need and requirement. Alongside the wide deployment of Albar’s representatives in Holland, Dollar and Thrifty, the rapid and available response to any matter and the attractive prices, provide the most profitable and efficient way to travel throughout the country.
A visit to Holland will not be complete without spending a few hours in the capital city of Amsterdam, the city that never relaxes. It is recommended to sail in the beautiful canals that surround Amsterdam, visit the Vondelpark Park which constitutes a green lung within the urban landscape, visit briefly one of the many museums located in the city such as the Van Gogh Museum dedicated to the Dutch painter, and of course - get excited at the Anne Frank House.
If you are travelling in Holland with your children, you will probably want to visit Efteling, one of Europe’s leading amusement parks, which includes a forest that seems to have been taken straight from a fairy tale – with fairies houses, witches castles and dwarves caves. The architecture buffs among you will be happy to visit Utrecht, the second largest city in the country, containing impressive buildings and a huge port, from which you can also depart onto an interesting cruise.
Through car rental in Holland with Albar’s representatives in the country, Dollar and Thrifty, you can travel faraway to the north of the country and visit traditional fishing villages, such as Marken and Volendam, windmills, meet locals in traditional dress including their famous wooden clogs. A menu based on fish awaits you in these villages, where it seems as if time has stopped still.
Many families tend to vacation in Holland in holiday villages, a trend which has been gaining momentum during recent years. The holiday villages offer a variety of treats for the whole family, within a spectacular natural compound that includes water parks, playgrounds and varied travel routes.
With car rental in Holland through Albar’s representatives, Dollar and Thrifty, you can determine by yourselves the vacation’s route and itinerary – according to your nature and character, the time available at your disposal and the pace suiting you. Driving in Holland is comfortable and pleasant and the residents speak English and are very welcoming. Nevertheless, there are a few rules which should be remembered.
Before renting a car in Holland, Albar provides you with some helpful tips:
The speed limit in Holland in urban areas is 50km/h, 80 km/h on main roads outside the cities and up to 120km/h on highways. On some of the roads you will be required to pay a low toll. Please note that the local police performs speed enforcement and hands out fines to those offending the law.
As stated, bicycle riding is very common and widespread in Holland, and drivers must give the cyclists the right of way. Be careful not to travel accidentally in lanes designated for bicycle riders, which are marked by appropriate signage. Buses and trams should also be granted priority, while preparing to leave their stations.
Israeli divers, please pay attention: in Holland honking is forbidden during the nights.
It is obligatory to wear safety belts, in both the front and the rear seats. Riding the front seat beside the driver is permitted from the age of 12 and above (children under 12 require a suitable safety chairs).
Parking next to a sidewalk painted black-white or yellow is prohibited.
