8-Day the Netherlands Road Trip from Molenlanden to Rotterdam, Amsterdam & The Hague
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 8-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 2 nights in Molenlanden, 3 nights in Amsterdam, and 2 nights in The Hague, 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 Molenlanden, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and The Hague.
We'll help you experience the best 8 days in the Netherlands you can imagine, so you can leave happy and inspired.
Upon arriving in Rotterdam, 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 Unesco Werelderfgoed Kinderdijk and Nederwaard windmill No.5.
You’ll have your choice of the country's best hotels and places to stay throughout your road trip, suitable for all budgets. For example, in the town of Molenlanden, you could choose to stay at a popular hotel like the 3-star The Student Hotel The Hague. Alternatively, you could stay at a luxury accommodation like the 4-star Hotel Novotel Den Haag World Forum. Travelers looking for the best cheap accommodation could choose the 3-star Hotel Sebel. No matter which price range you’re looking for, our local experts will assist you in finding the best stay option for your visit.
Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights, such as the magnificent Dam Square in the city of Amsterdam. Enjoy top travel destinations like the amazing Anne Frank House and Vondelpark.
From the spectacular Van Gogh Museum in the city of Amsterdam to the unforgettable Dungeon Amsterdam in the city of Amsterdam, you'll experience the best the area has to offer on your self-drive road trip through 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.
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 7 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 7 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. All taxes are included in your vacation package price. 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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Day 1 – Rotterdam and Molenlanden - Arrival Day
Rotterdam and Molenlanden - Arrival Day
Your amazing road trip adventure in the Netherlands begins when you reach the incredible town of Molenlanden. There, you'll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay.
We also recommend the best 3-star hotels, like the Gastenverblijf Rodenburg. This hotel has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 16 guests.
If these hotels are not available during your trip to the town of Molenlanden, our system will automatically help you find the best hotel for your stay.
Molenlanden has many popular destinations you can explore.
Molenlanden also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets.
Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-day vacation in the Netherlands!
Day 2 – Rotterdam and Amsterdam
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- Erasmusbrug
- Kijk-Kubus Museum-house
- Rotterdam Zoo
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Day 2 of your road trip through the Netherlands gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You’ll be able to choose how much time you want to spend in each area, where you’ll have the chance to visit attractions like the unforgettable Erasmusbrug, Cube Houses, Rotterdam Zoo, and many more.
One of the best places to visit in the city of Rotterdam is the amazing Erasmusbrug. This attraction is a bascule bridge and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,048 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible house, Cube Houses.
Another unforgettable travel destination in the city of Rotterdam is the outstanding Rotterdam Zoo. This zoo has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 29,607 visitors.
At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Amsterdam, where will have access to the best hotels and places to stay.
One of the best hotel options in the city of Amsterdam is the 4-star Mercure Hotel Amsterdam City. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 14,781 guests.
You can also stay at one of the best 5-star hotel. The hotel NH Collection Amsterdam Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Amsterdam. This hotel is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,854 guests.
If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star Hotel Casa Amsterdam. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,214 guests.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Gartine, one of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 678 customers.
Locals also recommend Brouwerij 't IJ as one of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam. Brouwerij 't IJ is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,092 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam is The Pantry. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,646 customers.
After dinner, visit Proeflokaal Arendsnest, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,048 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Café ZILT. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 705 customers.
Alternatively, Bar Oldenhof is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Amsterdam. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 525 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through the Netherlands!
Day 3 – Amsterdam
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- Dam Square
- Anne Frank House
- Vondelpark
- Van Gogh Museum
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On day 3 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the city of Amsterdam. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Dam Square, Anne Frank House, Vondelpark, and many more.
One of the best travel destinations in the city of Amsterdam is Dam Square. This incredible attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 40,117 visitors.
Anne Frank House is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Amsterdam. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 40,117 visitors. Anne Frank House attracts about 1,195,456 travelers annually.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Amsterdam is Vondelpark. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 44,827 visitors.
Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Van Gogh Museum. This art museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 68,914 visitors. Each year, approximately 1,438,000 come to this beautiful attraction to enhance their travel experience in Amsterdam.
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 Loetje is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Amsterdam. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,970 customers.
Locals enjoy CAU Steak Restaurant, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Amsterdam. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,292 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam, Brouwerij 't IJ. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,092 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like SkyLounge Amsterdam. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,266 customers.
Excalibur Café is another of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam. This bar is rated an average 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!
Day 4 – Amsterdam
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- Dungeon Amsterdam
- Madame Tussauds Amsterdam
- Royal Palace Amsterdam
- Albert Cuyp Market
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On day 4 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the city of Amsterdam. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Dungeon Amsterdam, Madame Tussauds Amsterdam, Royal Palace Amsterdam, and many more.
One of the best travel destinations in the city of Amsterdam is Dungeon Amsterdam. This incredible attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 10,053 visitors.
Madame Tussauds Amsterdam is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Amsterdam. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 10,053 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Amsterdam is Royal Palace Amsterdam. This amazing attraction is a royal palace and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 16,519 visitors.
Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Albert Cuyp Market. This market and place of interest is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 28,342 visitors.
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 FuLu Mandarijn. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,203 customers.
Bar-B Burgers ‘N’ Beers is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Amsterdam. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,912 customers.
Locals enjoy Café restaurant van Kerkwijk, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Amsterdam. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,859 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam, Lost in Amsterdam Lounge Cafe & Cocktail Bar. 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 that locals recommend, like Red Light Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,612 customers.
Bar-B Burgers ‘N’ Beers is another of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,912 customers.
Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through the Netherlands!
Day 5 – Amsterdam and The Hague
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- NEMO Science Museum
- ARTIS
- Rijksmuseum
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Day 5 of your road trip through the Netherlands gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You’ll be able to choose how much time you want to spend in each area, where you’ll have the chance to visit attractions like the unforgettable NEMO Science Museum, ARTIS, Rijksmuseum, and many more.
One of the best places to visit in the city of Amsterdam is the amazing NEMO Science Museum. As such, over 502,990 people visit NEMO Science Museum yearly. This attraction is a science museum and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 25,095 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible zoo, ARTIS. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 25,844 visitors, it's easy to understand why ARTIS welcomes around 1,400,000 yearly visitors.
Another unforgettable travel destination in the city of Amsterdam is the outstanding Rijksmuseum. This national museum has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 71,667 visitors. Approximately 502,990 travelers come to Amsterdam every year to see the stunning NEMO Science Museum with their own eyes.
At the end of the day, you will drive to the town of The Hague, where will have access to the best hotels and places to stay.
One of the best hotel options in the town of The Hague is the 4-star Carlton Beach. This hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,853 guests.
You can also stay at one of the best 5-star hotel. The hotel Hilton The Hague is a luxurious place to stay in the town of The Hague. This hotel is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,248 guests.
If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star The Student Hotel The Hague. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 980 guests.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Dekxels, one of the best restaurants in the town of The Hague. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 581 customers.
Locals also recommend Mauritshuis as one of the best restaurants in the town of The Hague. Mauritshuis is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,803 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the town of The Hague is The Fiddler. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,421 customers.
After dinner, visit Huppel The Pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the town of The Hague. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 979 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Fiddler. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,421 customers.
Alternatively, O'Casey's Irish Pub & Restaurant is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the town of The Hague. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,768 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through the Netherlands!
Day 6 – The Hague
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- Madurodam
- Louwman Museum
- Mauritshuis
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On day 6 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the town of The Hague. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Madurodam, Louwman Museum, Mauritshuis, and many more.
One of the best travel destinations in the town of The Hague is Madurodam. This incredible attraction is an amusement park and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 20,304 visitors.
Louwman Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit in the town of The Hague. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 20,304 visitors.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the town of The Hague is Mauritshuis. Attracting over 500,000, it's clear that Mauritshuis is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is an art museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,803 visitors.
When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the town of The Hague.
We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the town of The Hague, like O'Casey's Irish Pub & Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,768 customers.
Amier Restaurant is another of the best restaurant options in the town of The Hague. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,471 customers.
Locals enjoy Fratelli Den Haag, one of the most popular restaurants in the town of The Hague. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,101 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the town of The Hague, Vavoom! Tiki Room. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 946 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Bierspeciaal Café De Paas. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 781 customers.
Hoppzak is another of the best bars in the town of The Hague. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 434 customers.
Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through the Netherlands!
Day 7 – South Holland, North Brabant, and Molenlanden
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- Keukenhof
- Efteling
- Baron 1898
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Day 7 of your road trip through the Netherlands gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day.
One of the best places to visit in the region of South Holland is the amazing Keukenhof HOLLAND. This attraction is a garden and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 5,204 visitors.
You could then travel to the amazing Efteling in the region of North Brabant for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is an amusement park and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 99,421 visitors.
Another unforgettable travel destination in the region of North Brabant is the outstanding Baron 1898. This dive coaster has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,462 visitors.
You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the town of Molenlanden.
One of the best hotel options in the town of Molenlanden is the 3-star hotel Gastenverblijf Rodenburg. This hotel has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 16 guests.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through the Netherlands!
Day 8 – Molenlanden and Rotterdam - Departure Day
Molenlanden and Rotterdam - Departure Day
Day 8 of your road trip in the Netherlands is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Molenlanden 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.
Your accommodation will also be strategically located for some last-minute shopping in the town of Molenlanden before you conclude your short European break.
You’ll then say farewell to the Netherlands and begin your journey home, now filled with memories of unforgettable experiences in the Netherlands!
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