Discover Car Hire in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is often referred to as one of the most colourful cities in the world with its vibrant nightlife, romantic canals and fascinating museums; including the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam is also famed for its flower markets, the confronting red light district and the Home of Anne Frank, all of which are popular places of interest and are well worth a visit.

If you are in the mood for a European shopping experience then you have to make a stop at De 9 Straatjes or the "Nine Streets" as locals call it. This part of the city is renowned for sublime shopping, eclectic museums and historic tasting rooms. It's sure to be a wonderful experience for all.

The real core of the city is Dam Square; with its beautiful Royal Palace, it's a popular meeting place for locals and is the venue for many parades and cultural events. You can see the canal houses in all their glory and also tour the scenic surrounding countryside in style and comfort with your very own car hire through DriveAway.

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Make the most of your time in Amsterdam collecting your hire car at Schiphol Airport (AMS) on your arrival. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located 20 kilometres from the city, approximately 20 minutes drive. Alternatively, pick up your car hire in one of the downtown depots. Amsterdam is a thrilling city filled with luxuries and significant attractions. This remarkable city is positioned perfectly amongst the motorway network linking to other locations around Europe for those perfect self drive holidays. Don't live out your holiday based on schedules and time limits, explore the country and the big city life in the privacy and freedom of your very own hire car. The Anne Frank House Museum is one of the most significant attractions, telling the story of her experiences as a young Jewish woman during World War II. This house was used as a hiding place and details are played out in the words of the famous Anne Frank diary. Take a family trip to the Amsterdam Artis Zoo which dates back to 1838. The Artis Zoo is home to over 6,000 animals within a representation of their natural habitats. For a different view check out the world's largest collection at the Aquarium.

A cruise along the Amsterdam Canals is a great way to see the views of the spectacular city, its charming architecture and the beautiful bridges. Time to try your luck, then head off to the Holland Casino Amsterdam, one of Europe's largest casino. If you win big, then head off to The Diamond Industry, which has been around for 400 years. Here you can watch the impressive craftsmanship of the diamond-cutters and watch the gems form into a seductive sparkle. Take your car hire in Amsterdam and drive outside the city to Keukenhof; gardens which are dedicated to Tulips, or see many wooden houses and locals still wearing traditional costumes in Marken; an island now joined to the mainland by a bridge. Drive your car hire from Amsterdam to Castricum and indulge stunning woodlands, meadows or the National Park Hoge Veluwe at your own pace.

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