The western European country of The Netherlands is home to just under 17 million people, and covers an area of over 13,000 square miles. Almost a quarter of this flat country sits at or below sea level, while it share borders with Germany and Belgium. The Netherlands is split into 12 provinces, which are home to the nation’s major cities of Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam, which has Europe’s largest port. The country is home to an array of attractions, from family days out to arts, culture, shopping and history, which are easy to experience with our 62 different locations dotted all over the country, and hiring a car in the Netherlands allows you to experience this stunning country’s sights at your own pace.
The Netherlands has a wealth of history, culture and food to explore. Visit its capital city Amsterdam and see the Van Gogh museum, Anne Frank’s House and the Bloemenmarkt. Hiring a car in the Netherlands allows you to quickly travel between this narrow country’s cities, with north coast city, Den Haag just 50 minutes from the capital. En route, stop off at Zaanse Schans and see its famous windmills, while in nearby Marken you can visit a cheese factory. In DenHaag you can see the Houses of Parliament, the Noordeinde Palace, the Peace Palace, which houses the International Court of Justice, the Escher Museum and visit the city’s six miles of beautiful beaches. Meanwhile a countrywide festival to experience is the three day Carnaval, held from Easter Sunday.
The Netherlands has over 86,000 miles of roads, including more than 2000 miles of highways, with some of the densest and busiest roads in Europe. Despite this vast network, the country has no toll roads. Be wary of cyclists, over 80 per cent of the nation have a bike, and the majority of Dutch roads have cycle paths. Watch out, because even when a car has right of way, the cyclist still has priority.
