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Cheap Car Hire in Utrecht, the Netherlands

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Popular car types in Utrecht, the Netherlands

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Utrecht, the Netherlands and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 7 March 2026.
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Economy

Economy

R929+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R948+

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Cheapflights insights for Utrecht car hires

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Utrecht?

Book your car hire in Utrecht 80 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R581/day on average when booked 80 days ahead, which saves you 1 005% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Utrecht?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Utrecht is Thrifty (rated 8.0/10 with 1 review). Europcar (rated 7.9/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Thrifty
Thrifty
8.0
Europcar
Europcar
7.9
Budget
Budget
7.5
Sixt
Sixt
7.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Utrecht?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Utrecht is March, when you can expect to pay R714/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Utrecht is August (R1 030/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

R764

February

R764

March

R714

April

R980

May

R814

June

R847

July

R1 013

August

R1 030

September

R847

October

R947

November

R814

December

R947

What car do most people hire in Utrecht?

Economy cars (Ford Fiesta, for example) are the most popular in Utrecht. Intermediate (Volkswagen Multivan) and Passenger van (Volkswagen Multivan) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Utrecht.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Utrecht?

Sunnycars has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Free2Move has the second-highest number of locations in Utrecht at 3.

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Top rental agencies in Utrecht, the Netherlands

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Utrecht, the Netherlands known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Reviews were last updated on 7 March 2026.

Thrifty

8,0
Very Good
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

10,0

Europcar

1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

7,9

Budget

7,5
Good
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,5

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,5

Sixt

7,0
Good
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

7,5

Hertz

2,0
Poor
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

4,0

Free2Move

3 locations
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Avis

1 location
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STERNRENT

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Utrecht, the Netherlands, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 March 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Utrecht?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Utrecht for a month is certainly possible.

Car hires by fuel type in Utrecht, the Netherlands

Browse car hires by fuel type in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Deals were last updated on 7 March 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Utrecht, the Netherlands. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R70+).

Electric

Electric

R70+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R83+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R82+

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