Road Genius compares campervan rentals across the Netherlands so travelers can pick the best vehicle, price and pick-up spot. Amsterdam is the main gateway, with Schiphol Airport only 20 km from the city ring road (A10). The country is compact, so one-way routes to Rotterdam, Utrecht or even Germany are popular. Weather stays mild, but plan around rain and low-emission rules.
Season | Daytime high °F / °C | Good time? |
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Winter (Dec–Feb) | 43 / 6 | Only for city visits |
Spring (Mar–May) | 52 / 11 | Yes, tulip season |
Summer (Jun–Aug) | 69 / 21 | Yes, warmest and long days |
Autumn (Sep–Nov) | 55 / 13 | Mixed, frequent rain |
The national speed limit for RVs under 3.5 tonnes is 100 km/h (62 mph) on motorways between 06:00 and 19:00 and 120–130 km/h at night.
Amsterdam has a milieuzone (low-emission zone). Diesel engines registered before 2009 are not allowed inside the A10 ring road.
Street parking is expensive and monitored. Overnight sleeping on public streets is illegal between 21:00 and 09:00.
Use Park+Ride sites around the ring road (Sloterdijk, Zeeburg) if you need day parking for vehicles over 2.1 m height.
The legal blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 per mille.
Roads along canals are narrow. Watch for height signs on arched bridges, some are under 2.8 m (9 ft 2 in).
Place | Hook-ups | Pros | Cons |
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Camping Zeeburg, East Amsterdam | Water+Electric | Tram to city center, bike rental | Small pitches, book 3–4 months ahead in summer |
Camperpark Amsterdam (Gaasperplas) | Water+Electric | 24 hour security, metro stop, dump station | Max length 9 m, stays limited to 3 nights |
Camping Vliegenbos, North | Water+Electric | Leafy setting, ferry to city center | Ground gets muddy after rain |
City Marina IJburg | Water+Electric | Waterfront, on-site restaurant | No gray water hook-up |
Dutch motorway rest area (legal 24 hour stop) | None | Free, quick overnight | No facilities, noise |
Buy a disposable "Dagkaart" travel pass when using public transport from a Park+Ride location. Ticket inspectors check tickets often.
Cyclists have priority at many junctions. Check mirrors carefully before turning right.
Call 112 for any emergency. English is widely spoken by operators.
In winter, gritting salt can corrode vehicle underbodies. Use wash bays on the A10 ring road after snow periods.