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Groningen, Netherlands
Fri 06 Nov
Sat 14 Nov
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Toyota Aygo

or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
1
£31.20
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Laan van de Vrijheid 280A, 9728 GN Groningen
Drop-off information
Downtown
Laan van de Vrijheid 280A, 9728 GN Groningen
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Opel Mokka

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
2
£42.00
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Laan van de Vrijheid 280A, 9728 GN Groningen
Drop-off information
Downtown
Laan van de Vrijheid 280A, 9728 GN Groningen
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Nissan Qashqai

or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
5
3
£50.48
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Laan van de Vrijheid 280A, 9728 GN Groningen
Drop-off information
Downtown
Laan van de Vrijheid 280A, 9728 GN Groningen
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Suzuki Swift

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
4
£33.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Laan van de Vrijheid 280A, 9728 GN Groningen
Drop-off information
Downtown
Laan van de Vrijheid 280A, 9728 GN Groningen
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Toyota Yaris

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
5
£39.37
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Laan van de Vrijheid 280A, 9728 GN Groningen
Drop-off information
Downtown
Laan van de Vrijheid 280A, 9728 GN Groningen
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Toyota Yaris Cross

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
6
£45.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Laan van de Vrijheid 280A, 9728 GN Groningen
Drop-off information
Downtown
Laan van de Vrijheid 280A, 9728 GN Groningen
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 01:06 on 03/11/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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Travel information

Languages
Dutch
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+31
Average car hire price
£41 per day
Average car hire length
11 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80–130 km/h or 50–81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
£1.60 per litre or £6.06 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.52 per litre or £5.75 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.67 per litre or £6.32 per gallon

One-way Car Hire in Groningen

The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Groningen and drop off in another city include:

  • From Groningen to Eindhoven - 5 offers from £29.31 per day

Top 2 cities near Groningen

Top 2 locations near Groningen

Map of top car rental locations

A
Groningen (Downtown)
3 rental locations

When to book in Groningen and for how long?

In which month is car hire in Groningen the most affordable?

According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Groningen fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthNovember Most expensive month December
A good deal £34 Cheapest supplier Flizzr Cheapest car type Small cars
Average price for hiring a car per day in Groningen
£72
£36
£0

£52

in January

Jan
Feb

£47

in March

Mar

£27

in April

Apr

£52

in May

May

£33

in June

Jun

£35

in July

Jul

£29

in August

Aug
Sep
Oct

£21

in November

Nov

£65

in December

Dec

The best month to hire a car in Groningen is November (when the average price is £21.12 per day). This is 51% less than the yearly average and 68% less than hiring in December (when the average price is £65.38).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.

What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Groningen?

Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Groningen is July, and the least popular is March.

Popularity of Car Hire in Groningen by Monthly Searches
2.3
1.2
0

1.1 times in January

Jan
Feb

0.5 times in March

Mar

1.1 times in April

Apr

1.1 times in May

May

1.1 times in June

Jun

2.1 times in July

Jul

0.5 times in August

Aug
Sep
Oct

0.5 times in November

Nov

1.1 times in December

Dec

What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Groningen?

Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in November, the average hirer keeps their car for 19 days, and in December, they keep their car for 3 days.

Average number of hire days in Groningen
21
10
0

7 days in January

Jan
Feb

4 days in March

Mar

6 days in April

Apr

12 days in May

May

9 days in June

Jun

8 days in July

Jul

5 days in August

Aug
Sep
Oct

19 days in November

Nov

3 days in December

Dec

Car hire information

📍 Car hire locations3
✈️ Airport locations1
🔥 Popular suppliersThrifty, SIXT, Hertz
🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, SUVs, medium cars
🤑 Lowest price£29 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierFlizzr

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 22 Oct 2026)

Prices are lowest during November, starting at £21 for an Economy car and highest in December, when economy cars start at £65. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Groningen is July, while the least popular month is March.
Groningen hosts: Hertz, Flizzr, Thrifty, SIXT, Dollar. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Yes. One-way drop-offs to the following cities are available: Eindhoven. Fees vary between suppliers, so compare by making sure you search using your desired city for the return location. Prices start from £29 for one-way rentals in Groningen

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Hertz (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Dollar (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
£41
Lowest daily price
£29
Total cars available
83

Top 5 suppliers in Groningen in 2026

Hertz
2 locations
Hertz
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.4
£24–£116
per day
Most popular location
Laan Van De Vrijheid 280A
Flizzr
1 location
Flizzr
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.9
£29–£49
per day
Most popular location
NS Central Station, Stationsplein 4, 9726 AE Groningen, Netherlands
Thrifty
2 locations
Thrifty
8.4
Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.9
£31–£46
per day
Most popular location
Laan van de Vrijheid 280A, 9728 GN Groningen
SIXT
1 location
SIXT
8.4
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.0
£31–£99
per day
Most popular location
Groningen Railway Station, Stationsplein 4, 9726 AE Groningen, Netherlands
Dollar
2 locations
Dollar
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.4
£42–£1,221
per day
Most popular location
Laan Van De Vrijheid 280A

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