Amstelveen travel guide
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You're Going to Love Amstelveen
With a population of 79 639, Amstelveen is a must-see destination in North Holland, Netherlands. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Amstelveen has to offer.
When to visit Amstelveen
How to Get to Amstelveen
Plane
When flying to Amstelveen, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Amstelveen from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 30m.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Amstelveen, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Amstelveen to Brussels takes 1h 33m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $74 for a 2h 57m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Amstelveen is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 8 km from Amstelveen. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Amsterdam.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amstelveen, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Amstelveen takes 137 km and will cost you around $23. From Düsseldorf, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Amstelveen
Where to stay in Amstelveen
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Café Restaurant Abina and ibis budget Amsterdam City South.
Where to stay in popular areas of Amstelveen
Most booked hotels in Amstelveen
Hiring a car in Amstelveen
Hiring a car in Amstelveen costs $102 per day, on average, or $410 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 35% more expensive than at Amsterdam Schiphol.
Expect to pay $3.65 per litre in Amstelveen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $43.74 and $58.32. The most frequently booked car type in Amstelveen is Premium (Mercedes-Benz C-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.