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The second-biggest city in the Netherlands, Rotterdam is situated in the province of South Holland and sits strategically at the mouth of the Nieuwe Channel which feeds into the North Sea’s Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta. Europe’s largest seaport, it has a population of around 650,000, while the wider Ranstad conurbation (including Amsterdam, The Hague and Utrecht as well as Rotterdam) has over 8 million inhabitants. With excellent connections via waterways, railways and roads to the whole of the Netherlands, Europe and beyond, it has been nicknamed the ‘Gateway to the World’ and is a thriving city with a vibrant cultural scene, scenic riverside setting and world-renowned urban design.
Much of the city had to be rebuilt after extensive bomb damage in WWII, and it rose like a phoenix from the flames in a modern incarnation which blends old-world elegance with modern sophistication. An ideal base for exploring on four wheels, car hire here starts at just €28.42 a day off-season for a min-sized Toyota Aygo, an economy model like a Toyota Yaris costs €28.99 per day and a compact Vauxhall Astra is €31.90 per day. Enjoy Travel partners with reliable care hire providers in Rotterdam like Europcar to bring you brilliant deals that let you hit the road in Holland hassle-free.
Guide to Rotterdam
The beating heart of a network of rivers and man-made waterways which combine as the outlets of the mighty Rhine and Meuse rivers, Rotterdam is a city infused with the spirit of reinvention, redevelopment, innovation and creativity. A bustling café scene, buzzing nightlife, cutting-edge design, busy cultural calendar and proud populace combine to make this an exciting and eclectic city to visit at any time of year.
Things to do in Rotterdam
Many visitors to Rotterdam are magnetised by its architecture and design ̶ if brilliant buildings are your bag, you can visit the Rem Koolhaas-designed De Rotterdam tower at the South Bank, the ravishing redeveloped Centraal Station or the striking Erasmus Bridge. There’s also a slew of artisan coffee roasteries, various world-class art collections and museums in the Museumpark sector, the antique harbour at Delfshaven, relaxing riverside cruises and bouncing bars and clubs.
Eating out in Rotterdam
As a global port city, Rotterdam’s cuisine is cross-pollinated by textures, scents and flavours from every corner of the Earth. You’ll find trendy gastropubs, haute cuisine lovingly prepared by world-class chefs, authentic barbecue ribs, Afghan delicacies, vegetarian delights and more. No matter if you’re eating out, taking away or ordering in, Rotterdam is a feast for foodies!
Transport in Rotterdam
Rotterdam Airport (RTM) IS 8.2km from the city centre, Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) is 51km away and Eindhoven in 78.2km.
The RET public transport system is extensive and includes buses, trains and a metro ̶ various passes are available for the city centre and beyond, including a tourist day ticket that includes unlimited travel across all of South Holland by any means of transport.
You drive on the right in Rotterdam and across the Netherlands. You must be aged 18 years or over with a full, valid license to drive here.