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If you want to come by car to the center Amsterdam enter via the North and use the IJtunnel. Remember, there are few parking spots and they are expensive!
Amsterdam Road works map.
Updated Jan 8, 2012
Website: http://naarad04.asp4all.nl/engels/index.htm
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This is for the people who want or have no choice to go by car to Amsterdam
Anyway I have found that Amsterdam is getting worse and worse with parking. I visited Amsterdam a few times and nearly gave up on driving to Amsterdam by car. Until I discovered that some Hotels do valet parking. My car was picked up at the Hotel, and the next day when I needed my car, the Hotel phoned the company and half an hour later my car was in front of the door and ready for me to go. The company is called The Parking Company. their was a flyer in my car and the website to check out was....
parkingcompanyamsterdam.nl.
Only I think the website wasn't in english yet, but maybe that has changed, and otherwise you can phone. I do know is that you have to make reservations.
Anyway I loved the service, I didn't need to worry about any wheelclamps, or loosing the way to my car, or have someone smash a window in. The price was reasonable seeing they pickup and bring back your car.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Phone: 09001122112 / 0031207769323
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If you want to attend a late night show or spend some nightlife at the Leidseplein area, park at the Europarking.
The garage has 700 spaces and is well guarded.
From there it's just a 10 minutes walk to the Leidseplein.
Street address: Marnixstraat 250 - 1016 TL Amsterdam (Oppositie the Police Headquarter).
Business hours:
Ma-We: 6.30AM - 1AM following day
Tu - Sa: daily (24 hours opened)
Su: 7AM - 1AM following day
Parking fee: Euro 2,80 per hour (VISA/MASTERCARD accepted)
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Phone: 0900-4466880
While I spent my one month in Amsterdam, we decided to rent a car so we can also travel out of the city
Even though almost all the citizens of Amsterdam are using the bicycle , a bad rider like us couldn't take the chance.
We traveled mostly out of town, but when we decided to go back to the city and visit museums and etc' - we returned the car back to agent.
Amsterdam itself doesn't justify using a car better use your legs :)
Written Jan 18, 2011
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update 2010
The Park and Ride (P+R) parking facilities are located on the outskirts of Amsterdam near the ring A-10. then continue your visit using metro, tram or bus connections with the centre of Amsterdam.
I think some things are not correct on the site as i see people get 2 tickets with 2 X 1 hours max for 2 persons.This are chipcards so you need to check in and when you leave check out.
Check in you read a date check out tot ziens means goodbye
But the locations will be the same
think the site have some good tips i dont know about as i dont have a car.
Updated Jul 27, 2010
Website: http://www.amsterdam.info/parking/park-ride/
I beleive this is a new location for Vizivo Car Hire at the Amsterdam Central Station. You can book online and it is instant. I did it yesterday and within 20 mins I was at the counter collecting my car, pretty cool service. You may want to add GPS as well as an optional extra, as I didn't know my way around the city at all. The online booking company are (http://www.vizivo.com)
Updated Apr 30, 2010
Phone: 020 808 0104
Website: http://www.vizivo.com
One of the lesser known, but for some occasions better used Parking Garage is the Heinekenplein one.
The building is located at the 1e Van de Helsstraat 6 - 1072 NV Amsterdam, a sidestreet of the Stadshouderskade at only one block from the Albert Cuyp street market.
The Heineke Brewery is at 5 minutes walking; the Carré Theater is at 15 minutes walking.
Beware, the entrance is rather narrow and so is the corner at the top of the entrance ramp.
Limited height = 2 meters.
Opening times:
Mo-We: 7AM - Midnight
Th-Sa: 7AM - 2AM
Su: 9Am - 9PM
Tarif: € 3,00 per 60 minutes. Maximum day tarif € 30,00.
Written Jul 19, 2009
Phone: +31-20-4700888
The Coentunnel is part of the A10 Ring highway and is (in)famous for its daily traffic jams.
The tunnel is a link between the South (Trafic form Utrecht and Schiphol) to destinations at the North of Amsterdam.
Possible other options are the Wijker- and Velser tunnels North of Haarlem or the Zeeburgertunnel at the East of Amsterdam or the IJtunnel at the center of Amsterdam.
All these tunnels go underneath the Northsea channel from IJmuiden to the IJsselmeer.
There are plans for a 2nd tunnel to be opened in 2012.
Written Oct 5, 2008
Website: http://www.rijkswaterstaat.nl/projecten/a/a10/tweede_coentunnel_westrandweg/index.aspx
If you have the opportunity, I suggest getting a GPS as an option if you are renting a car. Worked very well for our trip to Bruges last November. I believe Hertz has GPS as an option, and they are located on Overtoom.
Have a great trip!
Updated May 1, 2008
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No Mildred, all cars don't look alike. Some are big, some are small, some are boxy, some are stylistic. In Europe gasoline is between two and three times as much as we pay here. In most places now it costs about $6.00 per gallon. Most of the European community is interested in fuel economy. In the Netherlands the taxes on their automobiles are based on weight, horsepower, and the type of fuel used. The taxes are very high. Anyway, in order to have really good fuel economy the manufacturers have developed more efficient engines, lighter cars by the use of different materials, and smaller cars. True, there are still the big Jaguars, Mercedes, BMWs, and many others. There is even a small market for some of our gas guzzlers. But most of the Dutch people drive small cars and also use their bikes for local travel. There is a lesson there someplace.
These are photos of some of the cars you will see around Amsterdam.
Note: Please notice the railing behind the small truck. That is what usually keeps cars out of the canals. Sometimes it doesn't, and the fire brigade comes and fishes the drowned car out of the canal for about 1500 Euros. Apparently, if the driver remains with the vehicle, there is no charge.
Updated Oct 14, 2007
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