5-Day the Netherlands Road Trip from Amsterdam to Eindhoven

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Duration
5 days & 4 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
4 nights included
Car rental
5 days included
Flights
Optional
Travel app
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Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 5-day road trip through the Netherlands.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in the Netherlands. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 3 nights in Amsterdam and 1 night in Eindhoven, experiencing the ultimate road trip in the Netherlands. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Amsterdam and Eindhoven. We'll help you experience the best 5 days in the Netherlands you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Amsterdam, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in the Netherlands, including the stunning Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum.

You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in the Netherlands. From the magnificent Anne Frank House to the breathtaking Vondelpark and Dam Square, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. As you hit the open road and drive through Amsterdam and Eindhoven, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of the Netherlands. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in the Netherlands.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in the Netherlands. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through the Netherlands.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in the Netherlands.

You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything the Netherlands has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of the Netherlands. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 4 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 4 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in the Netherlands extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

The best services in the Netherlands fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in the Netherlands today!

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Included

Hotel, 4 nights
Rental car, 5 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Amsterdam Netherlands dancing houses over river Amstel landmark in old european city spring landscape.Amsterdam / 3 nights
Rotterdam - city in NetherlandsRotterdam
Amstelveen - city in NetherlandsAmstelveen
Eindhoven - city in NetherlandsEindhoven / 1 night

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Attractions

Photo of entrance gateway to the Efteling theme park in the Netherlands.Efteling
Photo of Rijksmuseum museum with Amsterdam words in front of it, Amsterdam, Netherlands.Rijksmuseum
Photo of the renewed Van Gogh museum on the museum square in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.Van Gogh Museum
Photo of aerial view from the Westerkerk to the Anne Frank House and Canal with boats in Amsterdam.Anne Frank House
Photo of Keukenhof park of flowers and tulips in the Netherlands.Keukenhof
Photo of pond and beautiful blooming tulips in Vondelpark, Amsterdam.Vondelpark
Photo of royal Palace at the Dam Square in Amsterdam, Netherlands.Dam Square
Photo of Polar beer walking outside, in the zoo, Diergaarde Blijdorp, The Netherlands.Diergaarde Blijdorp
Photo of The Science Center NEMO at Osterdok, Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.NEMO Science Center
photo of Innovative cube houses in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam.Cube House
Het Amsterdamse Bos, Amstelveen, North Holland, NetherlandsHet Amsterdamse Bos
Photo of The 'Mauritshuis' (House of Count Maurice of Nassau) was built as a home from 1636-164 in the Hague, the Netherlands.Mauritshuis
photo of beautiful morning at Negen Straatjes in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.Negen Straatjes

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small car
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Medium car

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Medium
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Premium car

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premium car
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Day 1 - Amsterdam and North Holland - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 - Amsterdam and North Holland - arrival day

  • Amsterdam - Arrival Day
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  • Dam Square
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North Holland has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Dam Square. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 41,448 visitors.

Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam, Gartine. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 678 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam is The Pantry. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,646 customers.

Amsterdam also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam is Proeflokaal Arendsnest. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,048 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam is Café ZILT. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 705 customers.

Locals also enjoy Bar Oldenhof. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 525 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in the Netherlands!

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Experiences

Day 2 - North Holland and Amsterdam

Day 2

Day 2 - North Holland and Amsterdam

  • Amsterdam
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Drive 9 km, 59 min

  • Anne Frank House
  • Van Gogh Museum
  • Rijksmuseum
  • NEMO Science Center
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You still have 2 nights left in Amsterdam.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Anne Frank House. As one of the top sights in the area, around 1,195,456 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 61,973 visitors.

Van Gogh Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 80,478 visitors. Van Gogh Museum attracts about 2,161,160 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Rijksmuseum. Attracting 2,700,000 annual visitors, it's clear that Rijksmuseum is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is a national museum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 85,768 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding NEMO Science Center. This science museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 29,256 visitors. Each year, approximately 502,990 people come to this outstanding attraction to enhance their travel experience in North Holland.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in the Netherlands to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Amsterdam.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam, like Restaurant Moeders. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,647 customers.

Café restaurant van Kerkwijk is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Amsterdam. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,859 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam, SkyLounge Amsterdam. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,266 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Excalibur Café. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,047 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through the Netherlands!

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Day 3 - North Holland, North Brabant, and Eindhoven

Day 3

Day 3 - North Holland, North Brabant, and Eindhoven

  • Amsterdam
  • Amstelveen
  • Eindhoven
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Drive 164 km, 2 hours 48 min

  • Vondelpark
  • Het Amsterdamse Bos
  • Efteling
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Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in the Netherlands. Today, you'll wake up in Amsterdam and embark on a scenic drive to Eindhoven, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Amsterdam before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Amsterdam. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 49,731 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Het Amsterdamse Bos. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 16,352 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like De Burger. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,910 customers.

Locals also recommend O'Sheas Irish Pub, another of the best restaurants in Eindhoven. O'Sheas Irish Pub is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,861 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Sopranos. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,467 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Drinkers Pub to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Eindhoven, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,208 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Little One Speakeasy Bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. The Little One Speakeasy Bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 622 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in the Netherlands, and look forward to more great days to come!

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Day 4 - South Holland and Amsterdam

Day 4

Day 4 - South Holland and Amsterdam

  • Rotterdam
  • Amsterdam
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Drive 214 km, 3 hours 19 min

  • Cube House
  • Diergaarde Blijdorp
  • Mauritshuis
  • Keukenhof
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Day 4 of your road trip through the Netherlands gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Amsterdam for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in South Holland is the amazing Cube House. This attraction is a house that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 16,546 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible art museum, Mauritshuis. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,473 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area. In fact, Mauritshuis welcomes around 500,000 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the South Holland is the outstanding Keukenhof. This popular garden and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 52,692 visitors.

There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in the Netherlands. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Amsterdam, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try FuLu Mandarijn, one of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,203 customers.

Locals also recommend Bar-B Burgers ‘N’ Beers as one of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam. Bar-B Burgers ‘N’ Beers is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,912 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam is CAU Steak Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,292 customers.

After dinner, visit Lost in Amsterdam Lounge Cafe & Cocktail Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,918 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Red Light Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,612 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through the Netherlands!

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Day 5 - Amsterdam and North Holland - departure day

Day 5

Day 5 - Amsterdam and North Holland - departure day

  • Amsterdam - Departure Day
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  • Negen Straatjes
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Day 5 of your road trip in the Netherlands is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Amsterdam before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Negen Straatjes is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Amsterdam. This group of geographic locations and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,022 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Amsterdam and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in the Netherlands.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Amsterdam at Palmyra Syrian Restaurant before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,561 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend De Blauwe Hollander for your last chance at a meal in the city of Amsterdam. The De Blauwe Hollander restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,807 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Amsterdam. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in the Netherlands!

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