Car Hire In Netherlands With Winter Tyres

Hiring A car in Holland with Winter Tyres

Car Hire In Netherlands With Winter Tyres

The Netherlands is a very popular location, with so much to do you will be able want to spend more than a week there. Choose between exploring the capital of Netherlands, Amsterdam, or hiring a bicycle and cycling from town to town. If you hate cycling up hills, don’t worry the Netherlands is very flat which makes for pleasant riding in the sun. If you choose to visit in the Winter there is still lots to do, like ice skating, maybe even on the canal if it’s cold enough!

If you are travelling in Winter, you need to make sure you know the laws of country while you are driving there. To make it easy for you, we have compiled everything you will need to know about hiring a car in Netherlands with Winter tyres into this blog.

Do I Need Winter Tyres in Netherlands?

No, if you are driving in Netherlands there is no legal requirement for you to have Winter tyres on your car. In the Netherlands, you are also not allowed to use snow chains on your car, however if you travel to another country you may need to add snow chains to your booking. Snow chains can be added for around just over £20 per day, with a maximum cost of around £85.

Can I Request Winter Tyres In Netherlands?

Yes, winter tyres can be requested from the supplier when you book, should you need them. Winter tyres cost £17.25 per day based on a 1-week hire. If you are wanting to add Winter tyres with your booking speak to our team to avoid any confusion.

What Else Do I Need To Consider?

There are a couple of ski resorts in the Netherlands and if you plan to visit any you might take your own skis. If this is you, you will need to have somewhere to store your skis while you travel. Unfortunately, we don’t have any suppliers who offer ski racks available for hire. However, if you do plan on taking skis, we suggest that you hire a larger car to make room for your skis.

If you plan to make use of our cross border car hire offer, it is important that you check the laws regarding driving of any country you plan to visit. If you need anything extra like winter tyres or snow chains, these must be added when you book. Failure to comply with the law could result in your insurance becoming void or may get you in trouble with the local law enforcement.

We always recommend that you call our team if you are interested in booking a car, especially if you have specific requirements. Our team of car hire experts are more than happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have to ensure you have a stress-free car hire. Get in contact with our team today.

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Car Hire With Free GPS

Car hire with free GPS

Car Hire With A Free GPS

One of the questions we are asked most here at Indigo is whether our rental cars include a GPS. While travelling in a new country is exciting, it’s important to know where you’re going to be able to make the most of your trip – which is likely why this is one of our most requested extras.

With most rental companies, a GPS is charged as an additional extra – and with most suppliers charging per day, the cost can soon add up. However, we have managed to secure a deal with our suppliers to offer FREE GPS in some European locations, meaning that customers travelling in the following locations can find their way around, without the fuss and without the fee:

This option guarantees you will receive a vehicle with a built in GPS, rather than an additional device which can be often be tricky to use. There are other alternatives when renting, such as using a mobile phone – however a vehicle with an inbuilt GPS means you get to avoid any extra roaming charges and still enjoy exploring a new city with ease, at no extra cost.

Car hire with a free GPS is only available in certain locations through us directly (not available online) and supply will be limited. If you’re travelling in any of these locations and a free GPS is an absolute must-have for your rental, contact our reservations team – they will be happy to do all the legwork to find you the best possible rental deal and help your trip go smoothly.

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Behold The Dutch Mini

The small and very British economy car known as the MINI is set to expand its production as the iconic car is well sought after. The once Austin Seven and Morris Mini looked to have made its last mark on the world, first starting production in 1959 it eventually looked like its time was running out in 2000 which confusingly it was, the last Mini as we know it left the factor, a red Cooper Sport. Thankfully this wasn’t the end however, BMW took over and brought the Mini to new heights.

The new BMW Mini or Mini Hatch as it’s known kept the same design, a three door hatchback with the same look and features as the original mini, although technically unrelated to the old car some people still regards it as your standard old Mini.

BMW have taken the mini to new heights as its hit the commercial mainstream and to combat that they have needed to increase production. BMW have announced that the new Mini will be built in Holland, the famous British car will now be built in Holland. As we let that sink in BMW have reinsured us that the plant in Oxford will still remain at the heart of Mini production, they claim that the reason for the move was to acquire extra space to meet strong demand.

Behold the Dutch Mini! VDL Nedcar is an automotive manufacturing company previously owned by Mitsubishi and Volvo. They have been at the heart of automobile production in the Netherlands since 1967 but have only ever dealt with Volvos, DAFs, Mitisubishi, Smarts and Citroens.

Not only will it move to Holland the production of the Mini will also be split between BMW and their Dutch partner VDL Nedcar. Let’s just cross our fingers and hope that they don’t change the Mini too much, the British touch is what so many people love about the car, hope BMW realise that!

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