Haarlem travel guide
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You're Going to Love Haarlem
With a population of 147,590, Haarlem 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Haarlem has to offer.
When to visit Haarlem
How to Get to Haarlem
Plane
When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Haarlem from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 15m.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around $61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $67 for a 3h 05m trip. Located 1.2 miles from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.3 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Haarlem is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 11 miles from Haarlem. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 95 miles and will cost you around $30. From Brussels, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 165 miles.
Airlines serving Haarlem
Where to stay in Haarlem
Average rates range from around $269 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $373 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hello I'm Local - Boutique Hostel and Hotel Carillon. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Haarlem, with prices from $47 to $802 per night. Centrum is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Haarlem are about 38% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Haarlem
Hiring a car in Haarlem
Expect to pay $3.52 per litre in Haarlem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $42.20 and $56.26. Compact (Ford Focus Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Haarlem, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.
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