Rotterdam travel guide
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You're Going to Love Rotterdam
With a population of 598,199, Rotterdam is the largest city in Zuid-Holland, Netherlands by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Rotterdam deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Rotterdam
If you’re looking for affordable options, What's Up India (Eendrachtsweg 27 B-BE) and Tulip Indian Restaurant (Jonker Fransstraat 237) are great picks.
When to visit Rotterdam
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rotterdam in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 84 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Rotterdam, with an average rainfall of 43 mm.
How to Get to Rotterdam
Plane
When flying to Rotterdam, you’ll arrive at Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), which is located 3 miles from the city centre.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Rotterdam, followed by Train. The train journey from Rotterdam to Brussels takes 1h 11m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $64 for a 2h 37m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Rotterdam Centraal is the busiest station in Rotterdam. Another popular train station is Rotterdam Zuidplein, located 3 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Rotterdam is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 36 miles from Rotterdam. You’ll find branches of Hertz and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rotterdam, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Amsterdam, the bus ride to Rotterdam takes 55 miles and will cost you around $27. From Brussels, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 132 miles. The most popular bus station is Rotterdam Zalmstraat, located 0.8 miles from the city centre of Rotterdam. Rotterdam Capelsebrug Metrostation is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Rotterdam
Where to stay in Rotterdam
From 5-star hotels such as the Rotterdam Marriott Hotel to great affordable options like the Hotel Light, Rotterdam offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $213 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $275 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include ibis budget Rotterdam The Hague Airport and Cityhub Rotterdam. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Rotterdam, with prices from $15 to $901 per night. Feijenoord is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Rotterdam are about 88% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Museumkwartier - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hotel Emma, King Kong Hostel and Hotel Breitner. The average nightly price for a double room in Museumkwartier is $118.
Where to stay in popular areas of Rotterdam
Most booked hotels in Rotterdam
Hiring a car in Rotterdam
Expect to pay $3.78 per litre in Rotterdam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $45.26 and $60.34. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rotterdam, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.