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Hertz car rental in Nijmegen
Rent a car in Nijmegen and have the freedom to see the city in all its glory and take in one of the many sports teams that are housed there.
Nijmegen is just 49 miles from the German border city of Duisberg and Kleve is just 12.4 miles away. Many Dutch workers actually cross the border daily for work so feel free to take a day trip and see the sights.
Hiring a vehicle with Hertz is stress-free and really quick. Reserve your car for pick-up in Nijmegen to start your trip on a positive note. Arrange to drop off the car at another location depending on what is convenient for you.
Hertz has a range of cars at our locations – from sedans to SUVs, we have the right car for your trip.
Hire a car with Hertz to see more of Nijmegen and the rest of the Netherlands.
Driving in and around Nijmegen
Parking in Nijmegen
- Parking P7a (6525) is open 24/7, close to Museum Park Heilig Landstichting Orientalis, Speeltuin Speeldijk and Foundation Hortus Nijmegen.
- Parkeergarage ‘52Nijmegen’ (6534) is open 24/7, close to Goffertpark, N.E.C Stadium and Quick 1888 Cricket Ground.
- P+R Nijmegen-West (6546) is open 24/7, close to Paintball Nijmegen, Van ‘t Lindenhoutmuseum and De Omloop.
Key roads in Nijmegen
- A73 is 105 miles long, starting at Echt and ending at Beuningen.
- N326 a short national road that connects the A73 and the S103.
- S104 crosses the south of Nijmegen.
How to get from Nijmegen to Utrecht
It takes 1 hour 8 minutes to drive the 58 miles (93 km) from Nijmegen to Utrecht.
- Leave the car rental car park and continue on the A15.
- Take the E2/E25 to Veldhuizerweg/N198 in Vleuten-De Meern, Utrecht.
- Take exit 15-De Meern from A12/E25/E30.
- Continue on Veldhuizerweg.
- Take Rivierkom and Parkweg to Kasteellaan.
How to get from Nijmegen to Strand Blijburg Amsterdam
Nijmegen is just a 1 hour 17-minute drive from Strand Blijburg. Just get on the A15 from the N325 and then take the A50, A12/E35, A30 and A1 to Diemerpolderweg/s114 in Diemen. Take exit 2-Diemen from the A1 and then continue on to the s114 to your destination in Amsterdam-Oost, Amsterdam.
A quick guide to Nijmegen
Best hotels in Nijmegen
Hotel Oranjestaete
Oranjesingel 66, 6511 NZ Nijmegen
Mini apartments complete with kitchenette mean you can make meals as and when you need to. Great for when you get back late from business meetings or have had a tiring day trip out with the family.
Blue inspired by Manna
Oranjesingel 14-20, 6511 NT Nijmegen
A gorgeous hotel that oozes romance, this is an ideal choice for couples having a city break. It is also family friendly with a kids’ club and interconnecting rooms. A great place to relax and enjoy all that Nijmegen has to offer.
Guesthouse Vertoef
Nassausingel 3, 6511 EV Nijmegen
A lovely, charming hotel that is close to some great tourist attractions and has a sauna and a lounge onsite, letting you relax after a busy day sightseeing.
Best restaurants in Nijmegen
De Portier
Kelfkensbos 57, 6511 TB Nijmegen
A gorgeous restaurant that has some outside seating for diners and is subtly decorated inside. The food is mainly French and European and is in an ideal spot to take a rest during lots of sightseeing.
Frank’s Food and Grill
Hertogstraat 21, 6511 RV Nijmegen
A steakhouse and seafood specialist restaurant that does both sets of dishes very well. It is worth booking a table to ensure you can get a spot as it does get full on a weekend. Highlights include the Tataki Tuna steak and wiener schnitzel XL.
The Bite Club
Lounge Hezelstraat 64, 6511 CL Nijmegen
A casual steakhouse that is easy to just drop in to if you’re in the area. There’s a refreshing lack of pretense here – it’s all about the food – especially the lamb rack and veggies, along with the cheesecake dessert.
Best things to do in Nijmegen
MuZIEum
Ziekerstraat 6B, 6511 LH Nijmegen
A wonderful museum that allows the visitor to experience being blind or partially sighted on two separate tours. A unique, worthwhile experience with exhibits both inside and outside the building to stimulate senses other than sight.
Grote Markt
Benedenstad Neighborhood
Take a stroll through Grote Markt and soak up the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of a variety of food and drink stalls. There is so much to see, so take your time and make sure to also enjoy some rest at the many cafes along the way.
Speeltuin de Leemkuil
Luciaweg 2, 6523 NK Nijmegen
A park that all the family will enjoy. With zip wires, playgrounds and some wonderful walking trails, this will keep everyone entertained for hours. Relax as children play under the shady trees with a coffee and a magazine.
