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. Haarlem deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Haarlem

Haarlem in February
Estimated hotel price
$181
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in February
Estimated hotel price
$181
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 Auckland and takes around 31h 30m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berlin, expect to pay about $41 for a 7h 30m trip. Located 1.9 km from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.6 km from the centre.

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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Bus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 161 km and will cost you around $21. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 161 km.

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 Auckland and takes around 31h 30m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berlin, expect to pay about $41 for a 7h 30m trip. Located 1.9 km from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.6 km from the centre.

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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Bus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 161 km and will cost you around $21. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 161 km.

Airports near Haarlem

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Haarlem

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,367 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,982 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,895 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,820 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,865 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,473 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,680 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,094 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haarlem

Average rates range from around $261 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $372 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hello I'M Local and Hotel Carillon. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Haarlem, with prices from $46 to $786 per night. Centrum is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Haarlem are about 59% 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 $3.65 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 $43.69 and $58.25. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Opel Mokka or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.65 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 $43.69 and $58.25. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Opel Mokka or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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