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Originally Posted by aephi alum
This is true in the Netherlands as well (and probably all over Europe). If you don't specify that you need an automatic, you'll get a manual by default. (My husband found that out the hard way the first time he went to the Netherlands. He can't drive stick. Fortunately, the rental car company was able to scare up an automatic for him.)
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True, automatics are rare in most European countries. I'd also specify that it's your first time driving on the left, the rental companies are used to this, as most renters at an airport come from places that drive on the right, and can give you some great pointers.