Van Rentals in Ireland

The Charm and Beauty of Ireland

From historic cities, picturesque coastlines and tulip fields, The Netherlands, also known as Holland, is a charming country, and one that is perfect to explore in a van rental. The most popular destinations for visitors are in the Western Netherlands, or Randstad, which is where you will find the cities of Amsterdam, The Hague, Haarlem and Rotterdam.

Amsterdam is a great base and you can collect your van rental on arrival at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) or from locations across the city. Amsterdam is known for its many canals and small alleyways and the capital city is best explored on foot or by bicycle. Popular attractions include the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank House, as well as the famed coffee shops and red light district. You can easily spend a few days strolling alongside the canals, taking in the beautiful architecture and enjoying the laid back atmosphere of this liberal city.

Just a short drive from Amsterdam brings you to the medieval city of Haarlem. With a magnificent historic centre, excellent shopping and art galleries, there is plenty to keep visitors entertained. Haarlem is the centre of the flower-growing region, and you can enjoy a scenic drive through the flower fields of Lisse and Hillegom, or visit the beautiful Keukenhof gardens. From Haarlem, head north through the Waterland and Zaan region, to experience a typical flat Dutch landscape full of windmills and wooden houses. In the summer months you can drive to the beaches of Kennemerland, on the west coast.

The Hague (Den Haag), located south of Amsterdam on the North Sea coast. The Hague is the seat of the Dutch parliament and government, as well as home to many international organisations, including the International Court of Justice. With 11 km of coastline at Scheveningen, masses of green space and an attractive city centre, The Hague makes for a relaxing day out after the bustle of Amsterdam. The port city of Rotterdam is also a short drive in your van rental, and has a distinctly different feel from other Dutch cities. Young and dynamic, Rotterdam has outstanding displays of modern architecture, such as the swan-like Erasmus Bridge over the Maas River and spectacular skyscrapers that form the ‘Manhattan of the Maas’. Amazing views of the city can be found at the Euromast, the Netherland’s highest lookout tower at 185 meters high.

Driving your van into the heart of The Netherlands, you will find the historic city of Utrecht, a city that dates back to 47 AD and once the most important city in The Netherlands. Visit the old town, which is encircled by beautiful medieval canals and dominated by the Domtoren, the 14th century Cathedral tower that can be seen from anywhere in the city. Just a short drive from Utrecht is Kasteel de Haar, a fairy tale looking building with turrets and towers and surrounded by a huge moat. Kasteel de Haar is the largest castle in Holland and one of the most luxurious to be found in Europe.

Other popular destinations include Delft, a city famous for its blue pottery and home to the painter Johannes Vermeer, as well as the southern cities of Maastricht and Eindhoven. Wherever you wish to travel, enjoy the freedom that hiring a van in the Netherlands brings you.