We answer your Frequently Asked Questions about Renting Campervans in the Netherlands:
Rental and Driving Information
All of the campervans that we rent out in the Netherlands have been rated by our clients. These have 4 to five stars.
Motorhomes with "lutons", the bed that is above the cab, are also easy to drive. These vehicles are easy to manoevre but you will find that they are slower than cars and you need to take corners slower than you would in a car. Watch out when driving close to hedges that you don't bump the overhang above the cab. Also, get someone to watch when you are reversing.
These vehicles all have power assisted steering. The seating position is higher than in a car for great views.
Normal rules apply when driving. Watch your speed limit as some restrictions apply.
Useful link: Driving rules in Netherlands.
Can I rent from one city to another in Netherlands?
Yes, you can generally hire from one city to another, even in other parts of Europe. There are additional costs and these are calculated at the time of booking. Some companies will charge €1.00 per 1km between depots as an extra charge. Others have a fixed fee.
Note that one-way hires are at the discretion of the depot manager and fleet manager. This may cause a short delay in confirming your booking.
A one-way fee or "drop fee". This can sometimes be waived if you hire for longer than 14 days.
Low-tops and Hi-top campervans
You can sleep and eat in these campers. Some have solar showers that you can hang off the back and others offer portaloos. But you are not able to free-camp in these campers.
Two, three, four, five, six and seven berth campervans and motorhomes have built in toilets and showers.
The casette toilets are clean and easy to use. Empty them regularly by disposing of the contents at "dump stations" on campsites or in public toilets. Hose out each time and replace the blue liquid to keep the odours to a minimum. Keep the fresh water tank topped up.
Water tanks:
There are two tanks:
- Clean water tank. Fill this with the water from taps. Boil it for drinking. This provides water for the shower and for the sink for washing up.
- Waste water from the shower and the sink is collected in a grey water tank. You must empty this at a dump station on a campsite or at a public dump station.
Some vehicles have on board displays to show how much water is in the tanks.
Note: If you are in an area where the temperature drops below zero, the water tanks will automatically empty to prevent pipes freezing.
This varies from company to company. The more expensive the campervan the more that is included. You will usually have bedding and living equipment such as cooking equipment, eating utensils, bath and tea towels included. If there are any extra charges for these, you will see them listed when you make your booking request. The will be referred to as household kit or vehicle kit. We list what is included in a note. Sometimes items such as outdoor table and chairs or bbq's cost extra.
A valid, current car driver's licence must be produced for everyone intending to drive a rental vehicle. State, overseas or international licences are acceptable.
Most companies will not hire to drivers under 21 but there are some exceptions. There is not usually an upper age limit as long as the driver has a valid driving licence.
Check to make sure that if there is more than one driver that you have additional insurance to cover all additional drivers.
Vehicles are hired with unlimited mileage included in the hire.
Taxes are included in all quotes for campervan and motorhome rental in Netherlands.
Some fees may apply if you cancel your rental booking.
Yes. You will have a dedicated staff member take you on a tour of the vehicle when you arrive at the branch. They will ensure that you are familiar with all of the features before you leave. For some basic information about operating the vehicle, please read the rental guide. Make sure you know how the vehicle works before you leave the depot. At busy times at peak season the introduction session may be quite quick. But, you can always call the depot to ask questions once you are on the road if you are unsure of anything. The vehicles have operating instructions included in the glove box usually.
Terms and conditions.
These are full and comprehensive. They are listed on the booking page when you make your booking and there is a link at the bottom of the page where you put in your payment details. Read these before you make your booking. Please ask if you need anything explained further.
Vehicle and Travel Information
Are campsites open all year round in the Netherlands?
Many campsites do close over the winter months in the Netherlands but there are still over 200 that remain open. Book ahead or call to make sure that your chosen site is open. You may not have to book in advance so can still be flexible on where and when you travel.
Where can we camp at night?
Campsites and Caravan Parks. We strongly recommend you stay in a campsite (caravan (RV) park). Netherlands has an extensive network of caravan parks in all major tourist centres and most towns. There are also Aires, similar to those in France and Germany where you can stay for one night. Some are at no cost and some have a small fee.
Powered sites enable you to connect your vehicle to electricity. The cost is listed separately on campsite websites.
There are Aires throughout Netherlands and the rest of Europe. There are printed guides but also you will be able to find out about them at tourist information offices throughout Netherlands.
Shopping and Stocking Your Campervan:
Some companies provide complimentary supplies such as dishwashing liquid, dishcloth, coffee, tea and sugar. However, we recommend stocking up soon after you collect your campervan. Ask at the desk where your nearest supermarket/shop is. Don't forget the essentials such as cooking oil, salt, pepper, butter, milk, bread.
We strongly recommend you use soft bags instead of suitcases for your luggage. Soft bags take up less room and fit more easily into the storage cupboards and lockers in the vehicle.
Some larger vehicles have "garages" big enough for bikes, surf gear etc.
If you are returning your campervan to the depot that you collected it from then there is usually a locked storage area to keep your luggage while you are on your holiday.
Household kits are an option available for overseas customers who don't want to bring their own bedding or cooking utensils.
Bedding and kitchen equipment is included in the daily rental rate. If they are not then they are listed as extra charges. Most companies include them in the costs of the rental.
The batteries provide power for between 12 - 20 hours when fully charged depending on use. There are two sets of batteries in a campervan or motorhome. One is standard that runs the engine and the other set provides you with electricity (power) for all the lights, pumps, shower, fridge etc
These batteries re-charge when you are driving the campervan. They will also re-charge when you are plugged in on a powered campsite. Idling the engine won't provide enough power to recharge the house battery.
When you are connected via a cable on a powered site, all equipment automatically runs on mains power rather than the battery. Appliances such as the television, microwave, rear air-conditioning and power points only run on mains power.
For the 12 Volt system to work, the 12 Volt main switch must be in the 'on' position. All vehicles can be connected to 240 Volt mains power via the supplied 15 Amp extension lead with large earth pin. All approved caravan park circuits are rated at 15 amps in Netherlands.
Yes, most vehicles have onboard heating.
Each shower pump uses the battery system on board the campervan. The water is heated via the gas supply from a gas bottle stored in an outside compartment of the campervan. You will be shown this when you collect your campervan.
Please ensure that your water tanks and gas bottles are kept full. There is fresh water on all campsites and parks. Gas bottles can be re-fuelled at most garages, petrol stations.
All campervans have some form of cooking. These are gas powered bench top cookers. There are not usually ovens (furnaces) However, many are equipped with microwaves that will operate when you are "plugged in" to a mains electricity supply.
Fridges: Even the small low-tops or sleeper cars have cool boxes. Larger vehicles have fully functioning fridges that are powered by battery or gas or the mains. (Three way fridges)
This is sometimes offered as an additional option to rent.
Is there an air conditioning unit in the motorhome?
This is offered as an additional option. Some companies will charge extra for this. If they do, then it is listed and you will clearly see the cost displayed before you book.
Yes bike racks are an option when you rent a campervan or motorhome in Netherlands. You must hire a bike rack if you are taking your own bikes. Bikes are not allowed to be stored inside the motorhome or camper van. If you take your own bikes then store them on the racks or in the garage area of the campervan.
You will need to ensure that you have child seats booked before hiring. Some companies do not supply these. Please check. Other companies have specific policies that cover child restraints. You may be asked to supply age and weight of your children if child seats or booster seats are required.
You will need to ensure that you have child seats booked before hiring. Some companies do not supply these. Please check. Other companies have specific policies that cover child restraints. You may be asked to supply age and weight of your children if child seats or booster seats are required.
What is the Cost of Fuel?
Petrol (Gasoline) in Netherlands comes in unleaded and leaded grades, and is sold by the litre.We found this site that is quite up to date but there are a lot of ads.
Digital travel
Most cameras are now digital. You can store your photos on the cloud when travelling or buy extra sd cards. Travelling with a small lap top or notebook can enhance your journey by searching information on your destination.
GPS:
This is sometimes offered as as additional hire option. You can take your own GPS device and download the appropriate regional maps.
Is there an iPod, mP3, cd player in the motorhomes and campervans?
Most campervans and motorhomes can play MP3 and CDs. Newer vehicles have usb connections.
Can I access the internet whilst travelling?
Check with your phone provider. Turn off roaming so that you don't incur charges. It may be cheaper to hire a phone or buy a local sim card for your own phone while you are travelling. There is an abundance of internet hot spots and most campsites offer this facility.Many cafes have free wifi and campsites.
How do I save money on my campervan hire?
Book early. Some companies put the prices up the nearer you get to pick up date. Book early and those prices are fixed.
Book for longer. Check out the over 21 day rate and the over 35 day rate. It is always worth having a look before you book as you may be able to go for longer for the same amount of money.
Older vehicles are cheaper than newer ones.
Larger vehicles are more expensive than smaller ones.
Avoid one-way hires that are less than 14 days in length.
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