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Shipping a car to the Netherlands from the UK involves three stages. The crossing, Dutch customs clearance, and RDW registration. Each stage has specific rules. Getting them wrong can delay your car for weeks. Getting them right means your car is on the road in the Netherlands within days of arrival.
The P&O Hull to Rotterdam Europoort ferry is the most common route for car shipping to the Netherlands. Vehicles roll on at Hull and roll off at Rotterdam. The crossing takes about 11 hours overnight. Rotterdam Europoort is one of Europe's most experienced vehicle import entry points.
International Removals Companies is a free matching service run by DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD. We don't carry out car shipping. We match each vehicle import enquiry with one FIDI-certified partner. We work with vetted moving companies and removal companies for Netherlands routes. They advise on the crossing, customs and RDW process. Free. No obligation.
Free matching. One FIDI-certified partner. No obligation.
Once your car clears customs at Rotterdam Europoort, it needs an RDW inspection and Dutch plates. RDW stands for Rijksdienst voor het Wegverkeer, the national vehicle authority. The RDW is the Netherlands' national vehicle authority.
Since January 2021, the UK is outside the EU. All goods shipped from the UK to the Netherlands need Dutch customs clearance. The vrijstelling voor verhuisboedel exemption removes import duty and 21% BTW on goods you've owned for at least six months. You must import everything within twelve months of taking up residence. Your partner mover files the claim through the Dutch Customs AGS system with a signed inboedellijst. You can't self-file.
Your matched partner mover picks the best crossing for your UK postcode and Dutch address. These are the four main options.
Folkestone to Calais: 35 minutes. Best for London and South East. Amsterdam in under 4 hours from the Channel.
Overnight ferry. Goods stay in vehicle. Rotterdam Europoort in the morning. Best for northern UK.
About 7 hours. South Holland near Rotterdam and The Hague. Good for East Anglia.
Overnight. Docks 20km from Amsterdam. Best for northern UK moves to Amsterdam and North Holland.
Actual prices depend on your volume, UK postcode, Dutch city and access. These are rough planning guides only. Your matched partner mover gives a firm quote after a survey.
£800 – £1,500
3 to 7 days
£1,200 – £2,000
1 to 2 days
£2,200 – £3,800
1 to 2 days
£3,500 – £5,500+
Priced after survey
The Netherlands uses the euro. The currency code is EUR. Once you arrive, most costs will be in euros. That includes rent, bills and food. Sort your currency exchange early. It saves money. It saves stress.
You may qualify for the vrijstelling voor verhuisboedel exemption. It removes import duty on a vehicle owned and used by you for at least six months. Imported within twelve months of taking up residence, and used only for personal use in the first twelve months. Your partner mover files the claim through the Dutch Customs AGS system at Rotterdam Europoort. Check douane.nl for the current rules.
Once your car has cleared customs, book an RDW inspection via rdw.nl. The inspector checks the VIN, lights, tyres and safety. Right-hand drive cars are legal. You'll need Dutch insurance before the appointment. After passing, Dutch plates are issued. You also get a kenteken (registration document).
Yes. Right-hand drive cars are legal in the Netherlands. You'll need a headlamp beam deflector for driving on the right. This is needed until Dutch plates are fitted. The RDW inspection covers this. Your partner mover advises on any specific requirements for your vehicle.
P&O Hull to Rotterdam Europoort is the most popular for car shipping. Vehicles roll on and roll off. The overnight crossing is efficient for northern UK and Midlands collection points. Stena Line Harwich to Hook of Holland is good for East Anglia. DFDS Newcastle to IJmuiden suits North England moves to Amsterdam.
BPM (bpm) is a Dutch vehicle tax. Even with the transfer-of-residence exemption on import duty, your car may still be liable for BPM depending on its value and age. Check belastingdienst.nl for the current rules. Your partner mover advises on your specific vehicle, but BPM is calculated and paid separately from the customs filing.
The cost of shipping a car to the Netherlands depends on the vehicle size, the ferry route and any customs administration fees. As a rough guide, roll-on roll-off ferry charges for a standard car on P&O Hull to Rotterdam are around £150 to £300 one way. Your partner mover gives a full quote including customs administration after assessing your vehicle.
It's the Dutch transfer-of-residence exemption. For vehicles, it removes import duty if the car was owned and used for at least six months. Imported within twelve months of moving, and kept for personal use only in the first twelve months. Your partner mover files the claim through the AGS system. You can't apply yourself.
FIDI FAIM is the top quality standard for removal companies. Ernst and Young audit each firm against more than 200 criteria every three years. We match car shipping enquiries with FIDI FAIM-accredited partners, so the company handling your vehicle import is fully vetted.
International Removals Companies is a free matching service. We don't carry out car shipping. Submit your enquiry and we match it with one vetted FIDI-certified partner for car shipping to the Netherlands. They advise on the ferry, customs and RDW process. No obligation. No charge.
FIDI FAIM is the top quality standard for removal companies. Ernst and Young audit each firm against more than 200 criteria every three years. The audit covers insurance, Dutch customs knowledge, staff training and claims handling. We only match Netherlands enquiries with FIDI FAIM-accredited partners.
International Removals Companies has operated since November 2010. We don't carry out removals. We connect each enquiry with one FIDI-certified removal company, free of charge. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, company 07425576, ICO ZB022743. Norman House, Saint Saviours Estate, Abbey Street, London, SE1 3DH. Working Member of AGM Group since 2010.
Send your UK collection address, Dutch delivery city, vehicle details and preferred date. We match you with one FIDI-certified partner for car shipping to the Netherlands. Free. No obligation.
Get a Netherlands QuoteFree matching. One FIDI-certified partner. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, operating since November 2010.
We connect car shipping to the Netherlands and vehicle import Netherlands enquiries with one vetted FIDI-certified partner. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, company 07425576, ICO ZB022743. Norman House, Saint Saviours Estate, Abbey Street, London, SE1 3DH. Working Member of AGM Group since 2010.
Prices, transit times, insurance and customs paperwork are confirmed by your partner mover before booking.