Car rental Amersfoort, Netherlands

Car Rental Amersfoort – Must Know

A time stamped parking disc, placed on the dashboard, is needed to park in 'blue zone' areas in the city and can be obtained at motor club offices, tobacco shops and police stations. Parking is not allowed at curbs with black, white or yellow markings. Drivers must be at least 19 years old to rent a car had have held a license for at least one year. International Driving Licence, car registration papers and motor insurance certificate must be carried in the car at all times.

Attractions in Amersfoort

St Mary’s Tower

St Mary's Tower is located southwest of St George's Church and is almost 100m high. This imposing Late Gothic tower, with a carillon of 47 bells by the famous Francois Hemony, is one of the finest of its kind in the Netherlands. Come here on your car rental vehicle and explore the tower. There are regular tours during the summer months where you can discover everything about the history and legends surrounding the tower.

Flehite Museum

If you want to learn more about Amersfoort you can get into your car rental vehicle and come to visit the Flehite Museum, which is devoted to the history of Amersfoort. The museum is located in three 'wall houses' that were built in the 16th century, although the current facade has been redone in the 19th century. The museum has a miniature replica of the inner city, which shows how the city used to look in medieval times.

St Joriskerk

The church of St Joriskerk is located on the edge of the picturesque Hof square in Amersfoort, where you can come using your car rental vehicle. The present Gothic exterior of the church was finished in 1534. The church is unusual in that the nave and the aisles are of equal height, with only the south porch adding variety to the outside view. The signs of the older Romanesque church can still be seen in the tower.

Muurhuizen

Amersfoort is the only city in Netherlands proud of muurhuizen or wall houses. The old walls were destroyed during the 15th century and new houses were erected along the wall line. Subsequently, new walls were developed on the same line, making these a beautiful blend of unique medieval architecture with modern engineering.  You can explore varying architectural styles of the houses by exploring the town on your car rental vehicle.