Campervan hire in the Netherlands

• Amsterdam
• Zandvoort
• Rotterdam
• Roermond

• Antwerp
• Brussels

• Belgium
• Luxembourg

Why is it worth booking an RV rental in the Netherlands early?

With its compact size, flat landscape, and good network of roads, the Netherlands is ideal for a road trip in a campervan, especially if you're new to this type of vacation. Book a campervan in the Netherlands and spend a couple of weeks taking in the country's varied landscape which includes beaches, lakes, and woods. Stop off occasionally to explore the heritage and culture of cities such as Amsterdam, Utrecht, The Hague, and Leiden. The best season for choosing a camper to rent in the Netherlands is summer, especially the month of July. But, as this is when European schools are on vacation, it is also a peak month for campervan rentals. So, to be sure of getting the dates, price, and vehicle type you want, CamperDays recommends booking your campervan rental in the Netherlands at least three months in advance. If your vacation dates should change after making your reservation, don't worry, there are no hidden charges for this. Your booking also includes a fair cancellation policy and the support of the professional and friendly CamperDays customer service team. A team member is always available to answer any concerns or queries or make suggestions for your road trip itinerary. Your RV rental in the Netherlands is a mini home-from-home, giving you comfort as well as the flexibility to spend your days exactly as you wish. Every day is a new adventure. If you are worried that the rental price seems expensive, compare it with the total cost of hotel accommodation, restaurant dining, and car rental. You'll soon see that it is a very budget-friendly vacation choice.

Helpful tips for your holiday in the Netherlands

If you are interested in enjoying the best weather when you hire a campervan in The Netherlands, it is best to make plans to travel there during summer. The temperatures can average at around 19 degrees, and you can avoid the rainier weather expected in autumn during October.

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  Outdoor Activities

  If you want to participate in and try many outdoor activities during your trip, it is best to book during the spring or summer, depending on what interests you. For example, the tulips are in full bloom during spring, while the longer days are better for trips along the coast.

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  Hiking

  Is hiking more your thing? Although many people think it’s impossible to hike in what appears to be such a slight and flat destination, there are many great hills, mountains, and national parks to trek through, from summer through autumn to the end of July to September.

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  Beach holidays

  For a quintessential beach experience when you rent a motorhome in The Netherlands, you should travel during summer. The period k when the country experiences average temperatures of around 19 degrees for those months.

Best campervan routes around the Netherlands

When you hit the road in a motorhome for hire in The Netherlands, what better way could you spend time than trying some of the best driving routes in the country? Below, we highlight some of the most popular.

Dutch Limburg
This 323 km journey takes you through the heart of the small but impressive Dutch Limburg region. Starting in Maastricht, the route takes you along the beautiful Maasvallei River into the north before taking you down the German-Dutch border into the southern part of the region. This region has five national parks to explore and many hills in Valken Burg. The famous De Amstel Gold Race, a cycling event, is held there.

Friesland
Found in the north of the country, Friesland is a beautiful province to explore when you book a camper van for hire in The Netherlands. It is very watery, and you can follow the coast at Ijsselmeer. Along the way, you can explore the Wadden Islands, like Ameland, which offers the opportunity to explore the beautiful Lauwersmeer Nature Reserve and Alde Feanen Nature Reserve. Start in Lammer and finish in IJIst, taking in the delights of places like Grou, Dokkum, Harlingen and Franeker along the way.

Traffic rules in The Netherlands

• You drive on the right-hand side of the road and overtake on the left.

• Never overtake at pedestrian crossings.

• You can overtake on the right-hand side when traffic is slow-moving in queues.

• When joining roundabouts, you give the right of way to traffic that is moving straight.

• When driving on a mixture of paved roads and dirt tracks or roads, you must prioritise the vehicles on the paved roads.

• The speed limits for driving in The Netherlands are 50 km/hour in built-up areas, 80 to 100 km/hour outside built-up areas (look for local signs) and 130 km/hour on motorways.

• Motorhomes and campervans must be 12 metres long and 4 metres high.

Places of interest and excursions in the Netherlands

De Hoge Veluwe National Park
The incredible De Hoge National Park covers 2,100 hectares of heathland, and woodland is home to 60 hectares of drift sands. There, you will find 115 Red List of Threatened Animals and five distinct types of bats.

Kinderdijk
These imposing and aesthetically pleasing windmills in and around Kinderdijk were built during the mid-1700s to help pump water from nearby low-lying polders. There are 19 still standing, which are seen as symbolic of the Dutch’s success in water management.

The Tulip Fields at Keukenhof
Depending on the season (mainly spring), visit the famous tulip fields at Keukenhof. It's a colourful and beautiful experience you can enjoy at your own pace with your camper van or motorhome.