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Located in the east of the Randstad megalopolis and bang in the middle of the nation, Utrecht is the fourth-largest city in the Netherlands and has a population of 357,000. This is one of the oldest urban centres in the country and a city that’s full of charming contrasts ̶ a university town with a compact medieval centre, where cobbled streets lead onto serene canals and striking new developments line the outskirts, it’s a fascinating place to spend a few days. There’s a lively culture here, lots of cute boutique hotels and something novel to discover every day, all within 30 minutes’ drive from Schiphol Airport. Its strategic position in the heart of the nation also means that it’s a brilliant base for exploring Zuid-Holland and this is best done in the comfort of a car.
Hiring an economy car in Utrecht like a Toyota Yaris costs €62.02 per day when you book ahead of time, a Ford Focus Wagon costs €82.93 a day and a Renault Grand Scenic ̶ great for road trips with a large family ̶ costs €86.54 a day. Hire a car in Utrecht and hit the road for Netherlands adventures you’ll never forget!
Guide to Utrecht
The 15th Century Domtoren (Dom Tower) is an iconic symbol of Utrecht and dominates the skyline. The ancient city centre spreads outwards from this point encircled by a calming halo of canals and, in typically innovative Dutch style, some of the medieval warehouses here have been repurposed as trendy restaurants, cool apartments, bars and nightclubs. If you love a heady blend of ancient and modern, Utrecht is the place to be.
Things to do in Utrecht
Enjoy messing about on the water? Why not chart a course around the city centre canals by pedalo, kayak or paddle board? Meanwhile, the Wilhelminapark is a sublime green space ideal for wandering around and enjoying the scenery, with a fab restaurant where you can refuel, and the University Botanical Gardens are a joy to behold all year round. The Museum Catharijneconvent has a mind-blowing collection of religious art spanning several centuries and the bustling area around it is full of artisan coffee shops and ancient almshouses.
Eating out in Utrecht
There are plenty of cafes and restaurants in Utrecht where you’ll relish everything from a simple yet tasty snack to a sumptuous sit-down meal and cuisines from across the globe are represented in abundance. There’s fine sushi on offer at Ixi Modern Asian Cuisine, Afghani delights at Sarban Afghaans Restaurant, fine dining with Dutch and French dishes at Restaurant Karel 5, and much more.
Transport in Utrecht
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is just half an hour from Utrecht by car and well-connected to practically every major airport worldwide.
Public transport in Utrecht is varied and reliable, with plenty of trams and buses, taxis for hire and bicycles to rent at the station.
Always drive on the right side of the road in Utrecht.A solid car like a Vauxhall Corsa is ideal for a small family getting from A to B here.
Car Hire Reviews
| Name | Review | Rating |
|---|---|---|
Dave Todd | Visited by son in Utrecht last summer & hired a car while I was there as he doesn’t drive. It meant that we could get around really easily and see parts of the countryside that we’d never seen before. | |
James Nixon | Went to Utrecht with the family in August and hired a Peugeot 408 for the duration of our trip there. More than enough room for all of us, and made getting everywhere so easy, especially with two young children. | |
Steve Matthews | I visit Utrecht every now and then for work, but when I went last in January, I hired a car. No more waiting around for late buses in the freezing rain and snow anymore! I’d definitely do it again, so convenient. | |
Kelly Johnson | Rented a car on my visit to Utrecht, the Netherlands, when I visited my business partner there in June. It was super easy to do, and the Opel Corsa was very easy to drive, and reasonably priced too. | |
Noah Wagner | Visited my family in Utrecht in May, and hired a car, as my parents don’t drive. Took them for lots of days out to places they’d never even visited before, which was great. Had a great time, all thanks to hiring a car. | |
Julia Klaarsen | Visited my in-laws in Utrecht in April, and my husband and I hired a Kia Niro while we were there. Gave us lots of freedom and flexibility to explore not just the city, but made it really easy to visit our family who live around 20km outside of the city. | |
Frank Van den Berg | Regularly visit Utrecht for work and holidays. I last went in May and rented a BMW 2 Series through Sixt while I was there. Really great car, and it was a smooth booking process overall. Highly recommend it. | |
Raj Singh | I booked my car rental in Utrecht in February through Enjoy Travel, after having negative experiences with other companies in the past. I can’t praise them enough – their customer support team was always on hand for any issues I had, and the booking process was so easy. 5 stars. | |
Josh Payne | I visited Utrecht with my partner on a city break in January, and we hired a car. It was fine, but unfortunately, it wasn’t ready at the agreed time. We could’ve done without the delay as it meant we were late for dinner with friends, but aside from that, the car was fine. | |
Joanne Cooper | My boyfriend and I hired a BMW 1 Series when we went to Utrecht at Christmas time. It was so easy to drive, and we were able to explore lots more of the city and other parts of the Netherlands that we’d never seen before. | |
Isaac Boyes | My first time hiring a car was when I visited Utrecht in October. I rented an Opel Astra through Sixt, which was great. I didn’t feel restricted to just staying in Utrecht. I saw some other nearby towns and villages, and had great opportunities to practice my Dutch. Really excellent experience. | |
Michaela Parker | While I was working in Utrecht last summer, I hired a car for a couple of weeks. I ended up driving all over – Amsterdam, The Hague and Arnhem to name just a few. I’d never have done this if I didn’t have a car. Really enjoyed it. | |
Oliver Walsh | Met my friends in Utrecht while they were on an interrailing trip through Europe last summer. I hired a car as a treat, and we all loved it! The Peugeot 2008 had more than enough room, and we explored places off the beaten track, which is what travel’s all about. | |
Louis O’Brien | My other half lives in Utrecht, so when I visited her in February, I hired a car. Initially, it was just to get to her place around 30km out of the city, but in the end, we found it so easy to get everywhere – from the supermarket to the country. Would definitely do it again. | |
Henry Moorfield | Visited Utrecht on business in June, and hired a Volvo XC40 while I was there. Really great car, and meant that I could easily go from my hotel to the various construction sites I had to visit without paying a fortune for taxis. | |
Lee Neal | When I went to Utrecht in September, it was the first time I ever hired a car. Thankfully, I had a great experience. The BMW 3 Series was a great vehicle – easy to navigate the roads and nice and comfortable. Great car, great experience. | |
Ashley King | I’ve always had negative experiences with car hire abroad, but when I went to Utrecht in May, I took a chance on Enjoy Travel. I had a superb experience hiring with them; the booking took seconds, and their customer support team was always on hand for any problems I had. Thanks, guys. | |
Clara Wood | Visited some friends in Europe last summer, and when we went to Utrecht, we hired a car, which turned out to be the best decision we made the entire holiday. It made travelling around the city and its outskirts so easy. |
