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 6 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
$234
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in January
Estimated hotel price
$234
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 26h 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 Alamo and keddy by Europcar, 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 Auckland and takes around 26h 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 Alamo and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Airports near Haarlem

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Haarlem

Lufthansa
Good (8,174 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,139 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,463 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,021 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,494 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,265 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,633 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,062 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,418 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,499 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,435 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,353 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haarlem

Average rates range from around $260 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $375 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 $97 to $445 per night. Centrum is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Haarlem are about 58% 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 $4.49 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 $53.77 and $71.69. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.49 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 $53.77 and $71.69. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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