Rent a Car in Emmen Center

Emmen city center offers 3 car rental agencies and is the best starting point for exploring Drenthe's ancient landscape with dolmens, heaths, and national parks. The city is known for Wildlands Adventure Zoo and its well-preserved city center around Marktplein, 500 meters from the central train station. From here you can easily reach all of northern Netherlands and northwestern Germany.

Emmen's city center is located at the intersection of N34 and N391, providing good road connections in all directions. Groningen is reached in 60 km (45 min) via A28, and Assen with its TT Circuit is 30 km north. The German border is just 20 km to the south via N34.

Drive the Hunebed Highway (N34) to the south to see Drenthe's megalithic graves – the world's densest concentration of dolmens. Visit Assen during TT weekend in June if you want to experience Europe's oldest motorcycle race, but book your car months in advance. Park your rental car at P+R Emmerhout and take the bus into the city center to avoid parking problems.

How long does it take to drive from Emmen city center to Groningen? It's about 60 km via A28 and normally takes 45 minutes without traffic. Is Emmen a good base for exploring Drenthe?

Yes, Emmen's city center is centrally located in Drenthe with easy access to dolmens along N34, national parks, and historic villages within 50 km. Where are the rental agencies in Emmen city center? The 3 rental agencies are within 1 km from the central train station and Marktplein, making it easy to pick up your car if you arrive by train.

We compare prices from all major providers at Emmen Center so you can see the total cost upfront — including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.