Determine the dates that you will need to rent a car in Holland. You will need to have concrete dates, as car rental fees in Holland are not refundable if you have a change in plans.
Calculate what size vehicle you will need. You will have many sizes to choose from for you car rental, and the smallest cars are considerably smaller that what you would find in the United States. Determine how many people will be in the vehicle and how much luggage each person will have to get an idea of the size of car you will need.
Choose a car rental company. In Holland you will find all of the major car rental companies, such as Hertz and Avis, as well as some regional companies, such as Sixt and Auto Europe. Prices vary between the companies, but all car rental companies in Holland offer unlimited mileage on rental cars.
Pick your transmission. Standard transmission, or stick-shift, cars are the norm in Holland and are generally less expensive than automatic car rentals. However, all car rental companies in Holland do carry vehicles with an automatic transmission. Be sure to specify which you prefer when you rent your car. You can also specify if you want a diesel-powered car or one that runs on regular gasoline. Diesel cars get better gas mileage.
Select your pick-up location. All of the major car rental companies have a presence at the largest airport in Holland, Schiphol airport, and you can also find them in the major cities. If you rent your car from an airport location there is a 40-Euro surcharge added to your car rental fee. However, if you rent your car away from the airport most of the car rental companies will let you return your car to the airport at no additional charge. Be sure to ask about this in advance if you are interested.
Book your car rental. Once you know what type of car you want, how long you want it and where you want to pick it up you can book your car rental. You will need to have a valid driver's license, you must be at least 21 years old and you will need a debit or credit card. You can book your car rental in Holland on the Internet or by calling your desired rental company directly. Remember that a hold will be placed on your credit card until you return the car.
