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Car rental Groningen Eelde Airport
Groningen Eelde Airport (GRQ) is the regional airport of the northern Netherlands, located between the provinces of Drenthe and Groningen, in Eelde, about 13 km south of the city of Groningen. Small and family-friendly, it offers seasonal connections to European destinations.
From the UK and Ireland the airport is mainly reachable through low-cost and seasonal flights. As an alternative, the major airports of Amsterdam Schiphol and Bremen (Germany) are two and a half hours away by car. The unique terminal allows you to reach the rental car area in a few minutes.
Car rental at Groningen Eelde Airport is the only convenient way to explore the northern Netherlands: the Wadden Islands, the rural villages of Drenthe with their prehistoric dolmens, the city of Groningen and the lakes of Friesland are all reachable in a few hours.
From the UK and Ireland the airport is mainly reachable through low-cost and seasonal flights. As an alternative, the major airports of Amsterdam Schiphol and Bremen (Germany) are two and a half hours away by car. The unique terminal allows you to reach the rental car area in a few minutes.
Car rental at Groningen Eelde Airport is the only convenient way to explore the northern Netherlands: the Wadden Islands, the rural villages of Drenthe with their prehistoric dolmens, the city of Groningen and the lakes of Friesland are all reachable in a few hours.
Groningen: the liveliest university city in the north
Groningen is the largest city in the northern Netherlands and one of the liveliest university cities in Europe: with more than 50,000 students out of 230,000 inhabitants, it has a perpetually young and creative atmosphere. Less famous internationally than Amsterdam, it is a fantastic alternative for those seeking authenticity.
The historic centre revolves around the Grote Markt square, dominated by the imposing Martinitoren, the city's symbolic bell tower (climbable for a panoramic view). The Groninger Museum, with its bold and colourful architecture by Mendini, houses a permanent collection of modern art and important temporary exhibitions.
The canals of the centre, the cycle-pedestrian streets and the abundance of cafes, breweries and vegetarian restaurants make Groningen perfect to walk and live. The Prinsenhof Renaissance garden offers a quiet oasis. From here it is easy to reach with a rental car the rural villages of Drenthe with the hunebedden dolmens, scattered across the surrounding countryside.
The historic centre revolves around the Grote Markt square, dominated by the imposing Martinitoren, the city's symbolic bell tower (climbable for a panoramic view). The Groninger Museum, with its bold and colourful architecture by Mendini, houses a permanent collection of modern art and important temporary exhibitions.
The canals of the centre, the cycle-pedestrian streets and the abundance of cafes, breweries and vegetarian restaurants make Groningen perfect to walk and live. The Prinsenhof Renaissance garden offers a quiet oasis. From here it is easy to reach with a rental car the rural villages of Drenthe with the hunebedden dolmens, scattered across the surrounding countryside.
Wadden Islands and fortresses: excursions from Groningen
The Frisian Islands in the Wadden Sea, UNESCO heritage, are accessible by ferry from various ports of Friesland and Groningen. Schiermonnikoog, the smallest and most preserved, is a national park with infinite beaches, dunes and lighthouses, perfect for a getaway in nature.
Bourtange, near the German border, is a perfectly preserved star-shaped fortified village, with reconstructed Renaissance bastions and a museum that tells its military history. It is one of the most spectacular fortresses in Europe and is reachable in 50 minutes by car from Groningen.
Lauwersmeer, the former sea arm transformed into a freshwater lake, is a national park ideal for hiking, birdwatching and water sports. Pieterburen hosts the famous Seal Sanctuary, while Appingedam charms with its unique hanging kitchens over the canal. By car, in a day, you can experience an authentic and less-known Holland, far from the tourist circuits of mass.
Bourtange, near the German border, is a perfectly preserved star-shaped fortified village, with reconstructed Renaissance bastions and a museum that tells its military history. It is one of the most spectacular fortresses in Europe and is reachable in 50 minutes by car from Groningen.
Lauwersmeer, the former sea arm transformed into a freshwater lake, is a national park ideal for hiking, birdwatching and water sports. Pieterburen hosts the famous Seal Sanctuary, while Appingedam charms with its unique hanging kitchens over the canal. By car, in a day, you can experience an authentic and less-known Holland, far from the tourist circuits of mass.
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We offer rental options with flexible cancellation policies. With most suppliers you can cancel for free within 48 hours of picking up the car. Consult the details when booking the specific service.
Unless otherwise stated, rental services include basic insurance, Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), Theft Protection (TP) and KASKO.
CDW protects you in case of damage to the bodywork; the maximum amount you have to pay is called the "deductible".
Like CDW, TP covers theft and/or damage to the vehicle resulting from attempted theft. The maximum amount you have to pay is the deductible set for Theft Protection.
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