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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Haarlem to see all of its attractions.
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 12 km 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 33m and costs around $63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $73 for a 2h 57m 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 Hertz and Budget, 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 121 km and will cost you around $20. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 161 km.
Airlines serving Haarlem
Where to stay in Haarlem
Average rates range from around $187 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $311 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hello I'M Local and Hotel Carillon.
Where to stay in popular areas of Haarlem
Hiring a car in Haarlem
Expect to pay $3.51 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 $42.11 and $56.15. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (MG ZS or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.