Groningen car hire

The average price of fuel in Groningen is R146,81 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 762 and R2 349, depending on the car size.

Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Groningen.

Car hire companies onsite at Schiphol airport include GREEN MOTION, Alamo and keddy by Europcar.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Schiphol airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Alamo and Budget.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Mini car hire in Groningen costs R1 126 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Groningen costs R1 037 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Groningen costs R1 492 per day, on average.

In Groningen, smaller is better. Apart from saving on fuel, you will be able to take to the smaller roads and winding lanes as easily as the wider motorways with anything from a compact economy car to a smaller sedan. Car hire models in the region tend to steer far more on the smaller side.

The speed limit in Groningen is relatively standard compared to most of Europe, and you should find it easy to stick to as they have well-signed roads. In the city centre, the limit is 50km (30mph). However, when driving outside the inner city, you can push speeds of 80km (50mph). Dual-carriageways are around 100km (62mph), and on the motorways, there is a day speed of 100km (62mph) and a night speed of 120km (75mph).

When visiting somewhere quickly, you can park on the street in certain designated spaces in Groningen. If you are close to the canals, there is a pricier fee per hour. However, the city is full of car parks and finding one will be no problem at all. Look for Interparking Centrum, Parking Boterdiep and Parkeren Groningen Centrum.