Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 10 days in order to fully appreciate everything Haarlem has to offer.

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When to visit Haarlem

Haarlem in January
Estimated hotel price
$247
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in January
Estimated hotel price
$247
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Haarlem

Plane

When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 12 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Haarlem from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 45h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Haarlem is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 17 km from Haarlem. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.

Plane

When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 12 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Haarlem from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 45h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Haarlem is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 17 km from Haarlem. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.

Airports near Haarlem

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Haarlem

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,297 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,277 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,113 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,695 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,713 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,683 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,465 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,032 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,553 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,842 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,535 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,633 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,450 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haarlem

Average rates range from around $240 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $342 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Carillon and Stayokay Hostel Haarlem. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Haarlem, with prices from $50 to $499 per night. Centrum is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Haarlem are about 31% 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 $4.87 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 $58.38 and $77.84. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Economy (Ford Ka or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.87 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 $58.38 and $77.84. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Economy (Ford Ka or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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