Amsterdam Car Hire

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Amsterdam is a hugely popular holiday and city break destination, known primarily for its liberal attitude towards prostitution as well as the use and sale of marijuana and psychedelic drugs. There is much more to Amsterdam, however, than seedy clubs and smoking, and while there is certainly much opportunity for serious partying in the city, there is far more besides. As a city break destination, Amsterdam has a bounty of wonderful attractions and activities to offer. The city is charming, picturesque, and has a wonderful atmosphere and rich culture that extends far beyond its often sordid reputation.

Things to see/do in Amsterdam

Sightseeing in Amsterdam is superb – the city centre comprises of 90 islands, four hundred bridges, and some 7,000 registered buildings lining its pretty streets. There are over fifty fantastic museums to be found in Amsterdam, covering a wide range of subject matters from Vincent Van Gogh’s works to bags and purses. A museum card can be bought for €29.95, which offers cheap and discount admission into these museums as well as over 350 others throughout the Netherlands. The Van Gogh museum is well worth seeing, as is the Anne Frank Museum (don’t be put off by the often large queues that form outside, they move quite steadily). If you do invest in a museum card and have the freedom of a rental car from Argus Car Hire Amsterdam, you can drive to some museums outside the city – make the most of your ‘museumkaart’ and your Amsterdam Car Hire!

Another iconic (some might say clichéd) symbol of Amsterdam is the windmill, and there are plenty of these that can be visited, particularly when you can travel with Amsterdam Car Hire. Be careful which windmill you visit to avoid disappointment, as many are not open to the public. The ‘Molen Van Sloten’ windmill is open daily to visitors and is a good choice.

The former Heineken brewery in Amsterdam now operates tours of the factory. For €10 you receive not just a guided tour of the factory but also three drink coupons, a beer glass that is yours to take home, and a souvenir bottle opener. Seems well worth the reasonable admission fee, particularly if you’re a fan of the beer!

The city is full of lovely parks and botanical gardens (ahh, the tulips, another cliché…) that are perfect for chilling out in when the weather is nice. Amsterdam Zoo is a good attraction, particularly if you are traveling with children – it costs between €10 and €20, and this includes admission to the Zoo, the Zoological Museum, the Aquarium, the Planetarium, and The Geological Museum.

With Amsterdam Car Hire you also have the opportunity to escape to the lovely long coast just west of Amsterdam to spend some time lounging on the beach or taking a dip. The beaches can get very busy during the summer months, but you can make the most of your Amsterdam Car Hire by driving to a less populated beach for a bit of privacy and space. For an alternative water-based activity, why not try a canal cruise. They run quite cheap and will give you a new perspective on Amsterdam.

Eating out/nightlife in Amsterdam

It may not be necessary to tout the nightlife in Amsterdam, as the city is widely known as a serious party destination. Let’s just say that you won’t be stuck for somewhere to go – and that goes for everyone, so don’t worry if the more sordid side of Amsterdam nightlife doesn’t appeal to you. There are lots of options for more mainstream nighttime entertainment – theatre, opera, live music gigs, nightclubs, bars and cafés abound in the city, and there is something to appeal to most tastes.

The dining scene in Amsterdam is diverse and interesting, with Surinamese, Indonesian, Japanese, Chinese, Indian, Middle Eastern and European restaurants all within easy reach. And the Amsterdam staple of Vlaamse Frites (large, thick chips served with mayonnaise) is to be found everywhere and is as cheap as – well – chips… For a high end dining experience, the expensive restaurants around Utrechtse Straat offer beautiful food in luxurious surroundings.

Amsterdam Day Trips

If you plan on staying more than a few days in Amsterdam, you might like to escape from the city and make a day trip to see some of the Netherlands other sights. With Amsterdam Car Hire, you have the freedom to go where you like, when you like – and there is no shortage of destinations that make for interesting excursions.

The Keukenhof Gardens - 80-acres of beautiful, colourful tulips come into bloom for around nine weeks every spring. Over 7 million flowers are on display, and there are plenty of grassy areas for you to bring a picnic and enjoy some al fresco eats.

The Alkmaar Cheese Market – just an hour’s drive from Amsterdam city centre with Amsterdam Car Hire is the town of Alkmaar. Here you will find the most famous cheese market in the country – the atmosphere in the town is wonderful and it makes for a great day out.

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