When to Rent a Car at Amsterdam Airport?

Renting a car is only advisable if you plan to visit many other destinations from Amsterdam. This is especially true if you want to combine multiple destinations in a single day or if your destinations are in remote rural areas, making them less accessible by public transport.

These five major car rental companies have a counter at Schiphol Airport: Avis, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, and Sixt. If you intend to rent a car from the airport, it’s wise to reserve it in advance. Renting at the spot typically comes at a premium. A reliable and user-friendly platform for comparing car rental prices and conditions from Schiphol is Auto Europe. They provide a comprehensible overview of the best offers by all major car rental companies.

When NOT to Rent a Car at Amsterdam Airport?

There’s no point in renting a car solely for your journey from Schiphol to Amsterdam. It’s a waste of time, money, and effort. And parking your rental car in Amsterdam can be a true hassle and extremely costly.

Also, don’t rent a car just to get around in the City of Amsterdam, or for an occasional visit out of town. Amsterdam is a compact city with relatively short distances. Moreover, it boasts an extensive public transportation network and an abundance of taxis. And it is the ultimate biking city.

Within the city, public transport, a bike or even walking often gets you to your destination faster and easier than a car. And for most occasional visits to neighboring towns and other Dutch cities, a regional bus connection or a train will do.

Getting from the Gate to your Amsterdam Airport Car Rental

Arrivals at Schiphol are located on the ground floor. After collecting your luggage and passing through customs, you can walk to the car rental counters in a few minutes. All of them are clustered in the covered Schiphol Plaza. Just follow the yellow or brown “Car rental” signs.