It's easy to rent a car in Amsterdam. Most major international car rental companies have offices and rental locations at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. It's possible to book ahead of time or at the airport. To rent a car you will need a national driving license and a valid passport.
Amsterdam is the sort of city where you don't really need a car at all, but renting a car may be handy if you are planning a daytrip outside Amsterdam.
On average a rental car in Amsterdam costs €36 (or $41) per day.
The most convenient and cheapest car hire companies are located in Amsterdam West, close to Leidseplein.
Almost all of the major car rental companies have representation at Schiphol.
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Go! Rent A Car, Hertz and Sixt
All cars can be picked up at the Car Rental and Service Desk in Schiphol Plaza, the airport's main foyer. Just follow the 'Car Rental' signs. The desk staff will direct you to the nearby pick-up point.
Note that car rental costs, on average, are higher at Schiphol Airport than in Amsterdam City or at an off-site rental agency.
