Utrecht Car Rental Guide
On this page, you will find information concerning car rental in Utrecht as well as a short overview of the car rental and driving restrictions valid in the Netherlands.
Rental Restrictions
Driving Restrictions
In the Netherlands, the minimum driving age is 18 years. Children must be at least 12 to sit in the front in a safety seat; younger children must sit in a child seat in the rear. Seatbelts are compulsory for all passengers. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.5‰.
Priority roads are marked by a white-bordered, yellow-orange, diamond-shaped sign or by the international prioty sign. Where roads of equal importance intersect, trams have priority. Pedestrians on crosswalks always have priority.
Use your horn when you present a risk to traffic. At night, flash your headlights instead.
You are not allowed to cross a continuous white line, even when turning. Trams should be passed on the right.
If you park your vehicle publicly overnight, you need to illuminate it somehow unless you are parking in a ramp or built-up area or within 30 metres of a street light. Do not park near a bus stop where the curb or pavement is painted black-and-white or yellow. Blue Zones exist in most towns and you have to obtain a parking disc to park in these zones. Wheel clamps are placed on illegally parked vehicles.
The police are authorised to collect fines on the spot.
Speed limits:| Area | Limit |
| Built-up areas | 50KM/H |
| Outside built-up areas | 80KM/H |
| Expressways | 100/120KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police/ambulance/fire: 112
Road Tolls
There are no tolls on the motorways in the Netherlands.
Some useful expressions for tourists visiting the Netherlands
Car rental agency – Huurauto’s
About Utrecht
Utrecht is the Netherlands’ most central large city. Besides being an important junction where traffic, trade and distribution meet, it is also a true knowledge centre housing research institutes and a university.
The city is crossed by several canals and the focal point is the Dom tower, which offers a great view over the city. Along the canals, you will find the wharves that were used for loading and unloading ships in the Middle Ages. Today, these are used as terraces for restaurants.
Utrecht is a real festival city and hosts a large number of cultural events every year. It also offers many shops, cafes and museums in a setting of beautiful courtyards. if you want a short break from walking through the lively city centre, you will find it in the numerous courtyards and parks.
Area:
Population: 235,000
Country: the Netherlands
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +1
Telephone Area Code: 30
Monetary Unit: Euro
