Frequently Asked Questions
We have listed the frequently asked questions when renting a boat in Giethoorn below. If your question is really not listed, it is best to ask your question by email.
Reserving a boat in Giethoorn
You can reserve a boat but that is not mandatory.
To be 100% sure that there is a boat ready for you.
To avoid disappointment, certainly.
You can reserve a boat via www.giethoornbootjehuren.nl
By going through the simple steps on www.giethoornbootjehuren.nl.
It is not mandatory to reserve a boat.
Yes, you can.
The reservation costs are €5,00 per reserved boat.
Via www.giethoornbootjehuren.nl you can also reserve a boat on the day itself.
You can reserve a boat a year in advance.
Yes, if in stock, you can reserve several boats at the same time.
You cannot reserve a boat by phone. However, you can call for availability on 06-33399923
The rental and cancellation conditions can be found at the bottom of this page under the general terms and conditions.
Our boats can be booked in advance.
They are € 5.00 per boat.
Parking in Giethoorn
You can park your car in several parking spaces. For our parking lot, you can navigate to Binnenpad 88 in Giethoorn.
The vast majority of parking spaces are free of charge.
Our boats are right next to the parking lot.
There are 35 parking spaces in Giethoorn. Her you can park about 1700 cars at the same time.
Yes, that can be punished with a fine of €120.00
There are no cars in the center of Giethoorn.
If you rent a boat from Giethoorn bootje huren, you automatically reserve a parking space.
This is different for each parking lot. There is camera surveillance in our parking lot (Binnenpad 88)
You can park your car 24/7 in the designated parking spaces.
The vast majority of parking spaces are free of charge.
You can park your car 24 hours a day in Giethoorn in the public parking spaces.
European regulations allow parking on the verge at all times.Make sure you park your car with 4 wheels in the grass. Otherwise you risk a fine of €120.
In each parking lot there are also parking spaces for the disabled.
yes there are. Most parking lots in Giethoorn have charging stations for cars.
The center of Giethoorn is car-free. The nearest parking space in the center of Giethoorn is the parking space at Binnenpad 88.
How far is Giethoorn by car?
The distance from Volendam to Giethoorn in 136 km. Without traffic jams it will take you 1 hour and 39 minutes.
The distance from Amsterdam to Giethoorn is 120km. Without traffic jams it takes 1 hour and 20 minutes by car. It takes 2,5 hours by public transport.
The distance from Keukenhof to Giethoorn is 151 km. Without traffic jams it will take you 1 hour and 39 minutes.
The distance from Rotterdam to Giethoorn is 184 km. Without traffic jams it takes 1 hour and 55 minutes by car.
The distance from Zaanse Schans to Giethoorn is 135 km. Without traffic jams it takes 1 hour and 26 minutes by car.
The distance from Utrecht to Giethoorn is 122 km. Without traffic jams it takes 1 hour and 31 minutes by car.
Ths distance from Den Haag to Giethoorn is 178 km. Without traffic jams it takes 1 hour and 58 minutes by car.
General rules in Giethoorn
This does not go together. Follow the national rules.
No, no license is required to drive rental boats in Giethoorn.
No, you can only moor in designated places.
No, you are not allowed to enter the gardens without permission.
Not by definition, because that depends on the owner of the bridge.
Here you will find the general and sailing rules of Giethoorn