Maastricht car rental comparison

Like a fine wine, Maastricht has enjoyed its status as one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands and has ripened well. With complex cultural layers attributed to the Romans, Germans, French and Belgians, there is so much to explore in this city. The residents of the city are charming and unabashed, and imbue the city with electricity that can only come with cultural, gastronomic and historical indulgences and a gentle way of life. One of the more vibrant cities in the country and the capital of Limburg, Maastricht is known for its magnificent old buildings and streets, fine cuisine and excellent shopping opportunities and while sometimes disputed in Holland, it is one of the oldest European towns. This status feeds much of the local tourism and presents visitors with a wide array of beautiful history to feast upon, both in Maastricht and the surrounding Limburg.

What’s more, thanks to its central location on the mainland, the possibilities with a Maastricht car rental practically open up the Europe , and in just a few clicks on the HAPPYCAR online comparison portal, you can have your ideal car booked at an affordable price. HAPPYCAR is here to help you find the best car hire Maastricht has to offer so you can take full advantage of this energetic city, and a direct car hire Amsterdam Airport is also available. We check the prices of international and local providers so that you don’t have to check each website to provide you with the best deals to make your money go further on a car hire that fits your vacation needs.

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One of the main allures of Maastricht is the compact nature of its old town, featuring no less than 1677 National Heritage Sites, with its rich history crackling out onto the cobbled streets. Initially a Celtic settlement and then occupied by Romans, and subsequently by a number of European powers as it developed into a religious center and educational hub, the architecture is a lasting testament to Maastricht’s cosmopolitan variety, so a trip around the cathedrals and the university is a real treat.

Perhaps one of the best sights of Maastricht is simply to admire the two town squares in the center of the city: The Vrijthof, which features the massive St Servaa's Church and St Jan's Cathedral. The other being The Markt, which features the Town Hall, but the city fortifications are also worth a look. Museums in Maastricht also make for an enjoyable experience, with Bonnefanten boasting the best collection of old masters and contemporary fine art in the area.

Using a car hire in Maastricht

Maastricht is served by a number of motorways with plenty of connections to the surrounding areas. The city is so excellently located, squeezed like an hourglass between Belgium and Germany, that with a car rental Maastricht you can reach Brussels, Düsseldorf and Cologne in an hour. Its location in Limburg, the southernmost province in the Netherlands, offers a geographically varied landscape with familiar flatland, forests and rivers, and then rolling hills studded with vineyards and chateaus. There are plenty of options for a scenic drive in this part of the world to savor some of the best Europe has to offer in quiet, idyllic countryside.

Less than 40 minutes away takes you to Vaalserberg and the border of Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands, and a beautiful panoramic view of the three countries on a good day which is a must-see experience. When you are craving some more of the Dutch life, head back up to the stalwart Amsterdam to enjoy its impressive architecture and maze of canals, just two hours away. There is so much to see in this part of the world and a Maastricht car hire can help you uncover some of the many mysteries just waiting to be discovered.