AUTHOR Robert Gillespie

Car Hire In Netherlands With Winter Tyres

car Hire In Netherlands With Winter Tyres

The Netherlands is a very popular location, with so much to do you will be able want to spend more than a week there. Choose between exploring the capital of Netherlands, Amsterdam, or hiring a bicycle and cycling from town to town. If you hate cycling up hills, don’t worry the Netherlands is very flat which makes for pleasant riding in the sun. If you choose to visit in the Winter there is still lots to do, like ice skating, maybe even on the canal if it’s cold enough!

If you are travelling in Winter, you need to make sure you know the laws of country while you are driving there. To make it easy for you, we have compiled everything you will need to know about hiring a car in Netherlands with Winter tyres into this blog.

do I Need Winter Tyres In Netherlands?

No, if you are driving in Netherlands there is no legal requirement for you to have Winter tyres on your car. In the Netherlands, you are also not allowed to use snow chains on your car, however if you travel to another country you may need to add snow chains to your booking. Snow chains can be added for around just over £20 per day, with a maximum cost of around £85.

can I Request Winter Tyres In Netherlands?

Yes, winter tyres can be requested from the supplier when you book, should you need them. Winter tyres cost £17.25 per day based on a 1-week hire. If you are wanting to add Winter tyres with your booking speak to our team to avoid any confusion.

what Else Do I Need To Consider?

There are a couple of ski resorts in the Netherlands and if you plan to visit any you might take your own skis. If this is you, you will need to have somewhere to store your skis while you travel. Unfortunately, we don’t have any suppliers who offer ski racks available for hire. However, if you do plan on taking skis, we suggest that you hire a larger car to make room for your skis.

If you plan to make use of our cross border car hire offer, it is important that you check the laws regarding driving of any country you plan to visit. If you need anything extra like winter tyres or snow chains, these must be added when you book. Failure to comply with the law could result in your insurance becoming void or may get you in trouble with the local law enforcement.

We always recommend that you call our team if you are interested in booking a car, especially if you have specific requirements. Our team of car hire experts are more than happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have to ensure you have a stress-free car hire. Get in contact with our team today.

Having worked in the car rental industry for over 15 years, he really knows his stuff. Rob heads up our marketing department and as a keen traveller, always has a new location to talk about. Particularly if there is a golf course nearby.

Robert Gillespie

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