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Contents
- 1 Entering Netherlands with a Car or Motorbike
- 2 Driving in Netherlands
- 3 Gas and Diesel price in Netherlands
- 4 Safety and Security Considerations
- 5 Camping in Netherlands
- 6 Navigation
- 7 Special Overland Travel interests
- 8 Vehicle Maintenance
- 9 Buy or sell a car or motorbike in Netherlands
- 10 References
- 11 Helpful External links
Entering Netherlands with a Car or Motorbike
Correct as of: July 2013
Required Paperwork
List the paperwork required to enter with a vehicle, including number of copies
Process at border
(To check if you need a travel Visa for Netherlands, application instructions and fees see: Netherlands Visa online application at VisaHQ.com)
There is virtually no process involved with crossing into The Netherlands via car. As it is bordered entirely by EU member nations, it is assumed your vehicle has already been through that process, if your vehicle is from a non-EU member nation. All road borders are no longer maintained. Just drive across and enjoy the windmills.
Cost of entry
Free.
Permitted length of stay
State the permitted length of entry for the vehicle
Extension of stay
Describe the process to extend the permitted length of entry for the vehicle, if possible.
Storing a vehicle and temporarily leaving the country
Describe if/how a vehicle can be stored, and for how long.
Also mention if the owner / temporary importer can leave the country while the vehicle is in storage.
Exiting with a vehicle
Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border to exit.
Driving in Netherlands
Insurance requirements
A minimum of third party liability insurance is compulsory.
Cost of insurance
State the price of insurance and a time period.
Where to purchase insurance
Describe where insurance can be purchased.
Driving license
Valid (normally not older than 6 months from date of issue) International driving permit is required for non-EU citizens.
Driving side of road
Right.
RHD vehicles can be driven in Netherlands.
Mandatory items in vehicle
State any mandatory items that must be carried in the vehicle.
(i.e. safety triangle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc.)
Roads
General Road quality
Road quality is very good and maintained regularly. This includes highways as well as the rural roads.
Road signs
Road sign are very clear and easy to follow. At almost every gas station there is a local city/town map with a larger area map available. these maps are also at the entrance/exit roads of most towns and cities with a special stop area.
Toll roads
There are a few toll roads in the Netherlands, mainly in the southwest (Zeeland province). You can mostly avoid them whilst staying on the highways.
Bribery in Netherlands
Bribery unheard of in the Netherlands. Offering a bribe will get you in more trouble, so don't.
Checkpoints
There are no checkpoints in The Netherlands. Police will occasionally setup a moving checkpoint at night to check for drinking and driving.
Traveling with pets
List the entry requirements and anything else required to travel with a pet.
Gas and Diesel price in Netherlands
Last updated: October 2012
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| Gasoline Grade | Price |
|---|---|
| Unleaded | €1.87 EUR per Liter[1] |
| Diesel | €1.53 EUR per Liter[1] |
Gas and Diesel Availability / Frequency
There are no fuel shortages in The Netherlands
The Netherlands is a small country and you will never be far from a gas station. On motorways there's a station about every 50 km.
Gas and Diesel Quality
Discuss if gasoline / diesel considered "clean" or "dirty", and generally high or low quality.
State the sulfur content of diesel, if known.
Safety and Security Considerations
Driving at night
Driving at night is no problem and safe. Weather permitting of course. Most roads are well lit at night.
Vehicle parking
Discuss if vehicles can be parked on the street, if they are considered "safe" at night. If vehicles can not be parked on the street, list the other options that exist.
Special driving considerations
A List of special things to be careful of (i.e. Unsigned speed bumps, abnormal road rules, people or animals on the road, etc.).
List any roads that are not recommended to drive for safety or other security reasons.
Security advisories and information
- Country Specific Information - U.S. Department of State
- Travel Reports and Warnings - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
- Travel advice by country - Foreign and Commonwealth office (U.K.)
- Travel Advice for Netherlands - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Camping in Netherlands
Describe if organized "pay" camping is common. List the facilities commonly found at these campsites.
List the approximate average price range of camping in organized campgrounds.
Also discuss the possibility of "wild" or "roadside" camping. How common is it? Is it considered safe, or a bad idea.
Camping guide books
List and link to books specifically for camping.
Drinking water
Describe if the regular tap water is safe to drink. If not, describe where safe water can be purchased and the approximate average price range.
Paper maps
Description of the best paper maps and where to purchase them.
GPS Maps of Netherlands
Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa). (with links to each).
GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc. in Netherlands
Link to sites that have a list of GPS co-ordinates (or directions) for camping locations (including "wild" campsites), propane filling, gas stations, repair shops, places of interest, etc.
Special Overland Travel interests
List any special items / places that are popular with Overlanders
Travel Guide Books
List good travel guide books (not necessarily Overland related.
Vehicle Maintenance
Dealers
4x4s / Trucks
- Toyota Global Dealer Locator
- Land Rover International Dealer Locator
- Mercedes Benz International (select country on bottom right)
- Jeep International site locator
Motorbikes
Local Garages
Add known good mechanics here.
Buy or sell a car or motorbike in Netherlands
Buy
Describe how a foreigner can buy a vehicle.
List any difficulties or limitations on where the vehicle can be driven.
Sell
Describe how a foreigner can sell a foreign-plated vehicle, or list not possible.'
References
Links to the source of any information - blogs or discussion forums, etc.
Helpful External links
Add any helpful external links here.
- Netherlands: Visa and Passport requirements | World Travel Guide
- Health Information for Travelers to Netherlands - Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- Netherlands travel guides at wikivoyage
- Netherlands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
