Car Rental in Eindhoven

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Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Eindhoven Airport
Economy
Citroen C3 or similar
Citroen C3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$27.64 per day
Eindhoven Airport
Mini
Hyundai i10 or similar
Hyundai i10
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
$34.86 per day
Eindhoven Airport
Compact
Opel Mokka or similar
Opel Mokka
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Thrifty
$35.94 per day
Eindhoven Airport
Intermediate
Volkswagen T-Roc or similar
Volkswagen T-Roc
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
$46.82 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Eindhoven Airport
Standard SUV
Hyundai Tucson or similar
Hyundai Tucson
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
National
$60.36 per day
Eindhoven Airport
Full-size
BMW 3 series or similar
BMW 3 series
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$73.71 per day
Eindhoven Airport
Premium
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé or similar
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$84.37 per day
Eindhoven Airport
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$29.06 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:25 PM on 10/12/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Languages
Dutch
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+31
Average car rental price
$49 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 130 km/h or 50 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
8.3 / 10
Average gas price
$2.08 per liter or $7.88 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.95 per liter or $7.39 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.18 per liter or $8.26 per gallon

Why rent a car in Eindhoven?

Eindhoven is a great place for renting a car. Although the city itself is not too large, its landmarks and points of interest are quite spread out. With your own ride, you can also travel to nearby Dutch villages and nature preserves and even sneak across the border to visit one of the Netherlands’ neighbors, Germany, France, or Belgium.

One-Way Car Rentals in Eindhoven

The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Eindhoven and drop off in another city include:

  • From Eindhoven to Charleroi - 36 offers from $70.46 per day
  • From Eindhoven to Amsterdam - 50 offers from $38.70 per day
  • From Eindhoven to Brussels - 36 offers from $58.68 per day

Top ways to enter Eindhoven

  • Eindhoven Airport: One of the fastest-growing airports in Western Europe, Eindhoven Airport handles nearly 6 million travelers every year. Popular with a number of low-cost carriers, it offers flights to and from many countries in Europe as well as some in Africa and Asia. The airport is located just 8km (5 miles) northwest of the city center.
  • Amsterdam Airport: Also known as Schiphol, Amsterdam Airport is not only by far the busiest in the Netherlands but also the third-busiest in Europe. Serving around 71 million travelers every year, it has flights to and from all parts of the world. The airport is located about 130km (80.8 miles) northwest of Eindhoven.
  • Rotterdam-The Hague Airport: Serving two of the Netherlands’ largest cities, Rotterdam Airport has flights by 8 different airlines. The airport is an important focus city for Transavia, a low-cost Dutch airline. Rotterdam-The Hague Airport is located 120km (75 miles) northwest of Eindhoven and can be reached by car in about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
  • Maastricht Airport: A small and cozy airport in the very southeast corner of the Netherlands, Maastricht Airport has flights to and from many holiday destinations including Italy, Spain, Greece, Bulgaria, Turkey, and even The Gambia in West Africa. The airport is especially active during the summer months. Maastricht Airport is located only 78km (49 miles) southeast of Eindhoven and can be reached in about one hour.
  • Brussels Airport: With 25.6 million travelers every year, Brussels Airport is by far the busiest in Belgium and among 25 busiest in Europe. A hub for Brussels Airlines, the airport is also served by around 60 other airlines. The airport is located about 128km (79 miles) southwest of Eindhoven. Since you’d need to cross the border between Belgium and the Netherlands to drive from Brussels to Eindhoven, ask your car rental provider in advance if they permit it.

City facts

  • Although not located on the coast, Eindhoven has an oceanic climate. With the average temperature of 18°C  (65°F) in July, the hottest month, Eindhoven is one of the warmest cities in the Netherlands. The average temperature in January, the coldest month, is 3°C  (37°F). The amount of rain is rather even throughout the year and Eindhoven experiences at least some snowy days every winter.
  • The fifth-most populated city in the Netherlands, Eindhoven has around 230,000 residents. The city is made up of seven districts. The Central district, or Centrum, is the smallest and the least populated one but also the one that hosts most of the city’s landmarks and attractions. Dutch is by far the most common language in the city. Eindhoven also has small Turkish, Moroccan, Surinamese, and Indonesian communities. English is widely understood by most people and by almost everyone working in the service and tourism industries.

Top sights and activities

  • The Van Abbemuseum. One of the best contemporary art museums in Europe, Van Abbemuseum also has many artworks by world-famous late 19th-century and early 20th-century artists such as Picasso, Chagall, and Kandinsky. One of the nicest places to visit in Eindhoven, you can find the opening hours on the museum’s official website
  • DAF Museum. A museum that’s dedicated to DAF vehicles, a truck-making company from Eindhoven, it has exhibitions on the history of DAF vehicles from the company’s beginnings in the late 1920s up to the present day. Besides trucks, the museum also houses many classy oldschool DAF models like the DAF 600 from 1959 and the DAF 44 from 1975. Sadly, none are available as rental cars.
  • Evoluon. Very strongly resembling a flying saucer as it’s seen in popular culture, Evoluon is a strange and fascinating futuristic vision from the past. It was built in 1966 by Philips, the Dutch electronics giant, to celebrate the company’s technological progress and usher in an era of new inventions. The science and technology museum that Evoluon used to house is sadly closed now, but it still remains a building that every visitor of Eindhoven should take a look at.
  • MU Hybrid Art House. One of the several contemporary art spaces in the city, MU has a special focus on visual arts and new technologies, with a lot of the works touching on socially relevant topics. In addition to permanent and temporary exhibitions, the art house also holds various lectures and other events, most of them taking place on Tuesdays.
  • Eindhoven Museum. An archaeological open-air institution, this museum is dedicated to the historical human habitation and different types of dwellings in the North Brabant Region. Although most of the exhibitions deal with the past few centuries, as well as the medieval period, there is also a reconstruction of an Iron Age settlement. The museum is located just east of the city center, near the De Vleut reservoir.

Traffic and parking

  • Unless specifically indicated otherwise, the speed limits are 100km/h (61 mph) between 6:00 and 19:00 on motorways or autosnelwegen, and sometimes higher at night, though the signs will indicate how much higher. On smaller highways (marked as N-routes), the speed limit is usually 100km/h (61 mph), though sometimes it’s marked differently. On smaller, non-highway routes outside built-up areas, the speed limit is 80km/h (50 mph). Inside built-up areas, it’s 50km/h (31 mph) or 30km/h (19mph) in residential areas - usually indicated by a raised sidewalk serving as a speed bump on entering the area.
  • The legal alcohol limit is 0.05% for experienced drivers and 0.02% for novice drivers and drivers under the age of 24. Exceeding the limit can lead to large fines, an EU-wide licence ban, or imprisonment.
  • Proof of insurance and the car’s registration need to be in the car whenever you’re driving.
  • When drving, you need to have your passport or ID card with you at all times.
  • The emergency number, like elsewhere in the EU, is 112.

Toll roads

The only roads in the Netherlands that require paying a fee are two toll tunnels, the Kiltunnel near Dordrecht (about an hour’s drive south of Eindhoven) and Westerschelde Tunnel near Terneuzen (about a two-hour drive south of Eindhoven).

For using the Kiltunnel, you can only pay in cash. The price is €2. For using the Westerschelde, the price is €5. Electronic payment tags are also available, but most rental cars are not equipped with them and they are mainly used by locals who use either of the tunnels frequently. 

Ideas for day trips

  • Nuenen. A small village with a large and traditional Dutch windmill, Nuenen is best known as the place where Vincent Van Gogh started his painting career. Visitors can follow a path that includes Van Gogh’s favorite spots, some of which inspired his world-famous artworks. Just 9km (6 miles) northeast of Eindhoven, Nuenen can be reached in about 15 minutes.
  • De Maasduinen National Park. Located in the neighboring province of Limburg, this unique protected area  is famous for its parabolic dunes and rare and unique marsh flora. Careful visitors might also spot wildlife like the beaver, the European nightjar or the Natterjack toad. De Maasduinen National Park is about 50km (31 miles) northeast of Eindhoven and can be reached by car in under one hour.
  • Antwerp. Not only Europe’s busiest commercial port and the world’s number one diamond trading center, the city of Antwerp in neighboring Belgium is famous for eclectic architecture, unique museums, and its large Jewish Quarter which is as alive and busy as it was centuries ago. And, yes, there’s also plenty for visitors to explore inside the city’s Diamond District and in the port area. Located just 89km (55 miles) southwest of Eindhoven, Antwerp can be reached in 1 hour and 15 minutes. To go from the Netherlands to Belgium, you’d have to cross an international border, so ask your car rental provider in advance if they permit it. Don’t try to drive around the city - it’s best to find a parking garage and use public transportation from there.
  • Maastricht. Whether or not you agree with those who call it the most beautiful city in the country, visiting Maastricht is a great idea if you’re in the southern part of the Netherlands. Known for its countless architectural gems and heritage sites, as well as its large and youthful student population, the city also has an array of wonderful museums. The drive from Eindhoven takes just over an hour.

Most popular cars

The most popular rental cars in Eindhoven are the Opel Astra, Opel Corsa, and Renault Captur. The most popular rental car type is a compact, followed by intermediate and economy.

Further destinations

  • Amsterdam. Venice of the North, the world’s cycling capital, and home to more famous buildings than it would be possible to mention, the capital of Netherlands really has it all. Even if you don’t feel like sightseeing or going from one stunning museum to another, Amsterdam’s many green areas ,such as the Vondelpark, offer the chance for a perfect leisure day outdoors. Amsterdam is less than a 90-minute drive north of Eindhoven. Once there, park in a parking garage or at your hotel and then use public transportation or do like the locals and rent a bike!
  • Brussels. With two official languages, an extremely diverse population, and the headquarters of more international organizations than it’s possible to name, Brussels is a busy place. It’s picturesque, too, combining impressive medieval architecture with more recent and even futuristic influences to create a unique mix of its own. Less than a two-hour drive southwest of Eindhoven, visiting this bustling capital should be on everyone’s list. To go from the Netherlands to Belgium, you’d have to cross an international border, so ask your car rental provider in advance if they permit it.
  • The Hague. Like Brussels, it is internationally best known for its diplomatic and judicial standing, but the Hague is, first and foremost, a wonderfully picturesque destination. With the elegant Plein city square, William of Orange Statue, and the 17th-century Mauritshuis Palace, it’s a place for long, relaxing walks. But don’t miss out on its great museums and the many festivals that take place in the city, either! Located on the North Sea coast just 142km (88 miles) northwest of Eindhoven, the Hague can be reached by car in about 90 minutes.

Car rental prices in Eindhoven

  • Station wagons - from $41 per day
  • Large cars - from $34 per day
  • Medium cars - from $30 per day
  • Vans - from $107 per day
  • Premium cars - from $84 per day
  • Small cars - from $28 per day
  • SUVs - from $47 per day

Money-saving and other tips

Following these simple tips can help you land a great rental car in Eindhoven:

  • Compare the rates of different rental car providers
  • Book your rental car well in advance
  • Plan your route before you go
  • Know your fuel and mileage requirements
  • Visit during the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Eindhoven is the cheapest in August when renting a car is about 35% cheaper than the yearly average and about 55% cheaper than renting a car in April.
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Article reviewed and updated by Rachel Heller, founder of World Heritage Sites Net, which will eventually include travel information for every UNESCO World Heritage site around the world. Her travel blog, Rachel’s Ruminations, focuses on independent travel to historical sites.

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Map of Car Rental Locations

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Eindhoven?

Car rental prices in Eindhoven vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Eindhoven
$43.78
January
$40.33
February
$45.33
March
$51.40
April
$40.55
May
$52.33
June
$60.44
July
$47.94
August
$48.28
September
$43.41
October
$41.99
November
$46.55
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Eindhoven is February (when prices average $40.33 per day). This is 14% cheaper than the yearly average and 33% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $60.44).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the usual rental length in Eindhoven?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in July, the average renter keeps their car for 7 days, and in January, they keep their car for 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Eindhoven
4
January
5
February
5
March
5
April
6
May
5
June
7
July
7
August
5
September
5
October
5
November
5
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Eindhoven?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Eindhoven is April, and the least popular is December.
Monthly searches in Eindhoven by pick-up date relative to the average
72%
January
85%
February
120%
March
149%
April
114%
May
142%
June
105%
July
112%
August
92%
September
82%
October
85%
November
44%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 3
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Keddy, Alamo, Ace Rent a car, Thrifty, Hertz
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars, Vans
Lowest price $28 per day
Cheapest supplier Keddy

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Keddy Volkswagen T-Cross 4 3 Medium cars
Keddy Renault Clio 4 1 Small cars
Keddy Citroen C3 4 2 Small cars
Alamo Hyundai i10 4 1 Small cars
Alamo Ford Fiesta 5 1 Small cars
Keddy Volkswagen T-Cross 5 2 Medium cars
Keddy Volkswagen Up 5 1 Small cars
Keddy Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
Alamo Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars
Ace Rent a car Toyota Aygo 3 2 Small cars

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

Ireland
Volkswagen T-Cross
4/8/24
Visiting family. Great cycling tours.
Italy
Kia Picanto
12/2/23
Visiting Dutch landscape and small villages was very nice, altough parking in Amsterdam was an expensive nightamere.
Photo 1 by Marco F. about renting a Kia Picanto in Eindhoven (12/2/23) Photo 2 by Marco F. about renting a Kia Picanto in Eindhoven (12/2/23) Photo 3 by Marco F. about renting a Kia Picanto in Eindhoven (12/2/23) Photo 4 by Marco F. about renting a Kia Picanto in Eindhoven (12/2/23) Photo 5 by Marco F. about renting a Kia Picanto in Eindhoven (12/2/23)
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Space Star
9/20/19
A very beautiful part of the Netherlands. Lots of history to discover.
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
9/6/18
I recommend Amsterdam

Car Rental Statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo
9.1 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Budget
7.7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
10
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
$49.10
Lowest daily price
$27.64
Total cars available
254

Top 12 suppliers in Eindhoven in 2024

Keddy
Keddy
Exceptional 9.1 / 120 reviews
1 location
$28 - $34
Alamo
Alamo
Exceptional 9.1 / 116 reviews
1 location
$35 - $120
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.8 / 24 reviews
2 locations
$38 - $103
Ace Rent a car
Ace Rent a car
Very good 8.7 / 51 reviews
1 location
$93 - $233
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.6 / 14 reviews
1 location
$40 - $134
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.5 / 15 reviews
1 location
$39 - $53
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.2 / 16 reviews
2 locations
$51 - $128
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.2 / 16 reviews
2 locations
$36 - $47
Flizzr
Flizzr
Good 7.8 / 2 reviews
1 location
$61 - $107
Budget
Budget
Good 7.7
2 locations
Dollar
Dollar
Good 7.7
3 locations
National
National
Good 7.7
1 location
$42 - $134
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