On the north bank of the river Nieuwe Maas lies the city of Vlaardingen famous for its old harbour which runs through the centre of the city. The city is a perfect spot to get away for the weekend.
Car hire in Vlaardingen is readily available, and by hiring a car in Vlaardingen You'll be able to see not only everything the city has to offer, but more of the surrounding provinces in South Holland.
The harbour itself is a major attraction for tourists, and is home to the Visserij en Vlaardings Museum, which contains a collection of old ships as well as housing a museum of sea lore.
In the city centre you would be remiss not to visit the Orange Park, in which you can find a small petting zoo. Hiring a car in Vlaardingen and driving to the harbour? You should certainly stop off and checkout the Museum Vlaardingen which contains collections about the history of the city.
Rent a car in Vlaardingen and visit nearby places such as Schiedam, where you can stop by the Jenever Museum. The museum is a working gin distillery and gives you a history of how the beverage is made. Schiedam is also home to one of the largest windmills, named the Schiedam Windmill.
If you are travelling further afield and hiring a car, Vlaardingen is a perfect spot. It's location in South Holland means that some of the best Dutch cities are just a short drive away. The centre of government in the Netherlands, The Hague is a perfect spot to visit, with its cultural nightlife.
The city is also only a short drive away from the famous Dutch city of Rotterdam which was the European Capital of Culture in 2001 and is the second largest city in the Netherlands. It is a must-see location for any visitor to the Netherlands.