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Netherlands Travel Information

Tips for Travelling in Netherlands

An excellent series of highways makes Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Den Haag (The Hague) and Groningen a short day trip from anywhere in the Netherlands. Canals, windmills and world famous tulips line the extensive roadways of the Netherlands. Explore the beautiful North Sea coast and visit local fishing villages with their colourfully painted homes. The Netherlands highway system also offers easy access to nearby international destinations such as Brussels, Dusseldorf and Luxembourg.

Netherlands Time Difference

The Netherlands is in the Central European Time Zone. Central European Standard Time (CET) is 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+1).

Language in Netherlands

Although Dutch is the national language, by driving your car hire in Rotterdam or anywhere around the country you will notice English is fluently spoken.

Electricity

The electricity in Netherlands operates on 220 V. The Continental two-round-pin plug is standard. Some hotels have an additional 110- or 120-V outlet for shavers, but you'll still need an adapter plug on your Groningen car hire travels!

Currency in Netherlands

Booking your cheap car hire in Amsterdam is a great starting point for your holidays, but there are other details you should look into. For instance, exchange rates. The currency in the Netherlands is the Euro (EUR). Atm machines are located throughout the Netherlands. The local tax is 19%

Tourism in Netherlands

When planning your holiday with a car hire in Netherlands, be sure to have a look at Netherlands Tourism Website to find out tourism office locations, places to visit and further Netherlands  travel information you may need before.

Netherlands Visa & Embassy Information

If you are holidaying in Netherlands for 90 days or less then you do not require a travel visa. Take a look at Netherlands Tourist Visas to choose the one which befits your holiday needs.  The British Embassy is located in The Hague. To know more about more UK Embassies in Netherlands and other information, visit the website provided.

Before you book your cheap car hire in Netherlands, it's probably worth taking a look at the above essential Netherlands travel information, which includes everything you need to know when planning your holiday, as well as all arrangements you need to make before travelling.

*Rates shown are per day, based upon a 7-day car hire. Taxes and additional surcharges may apply.