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

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When to visit Haarlem

Haarlem in February
Estimated hotel price
$187
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in February
Estimated hotel price
$187
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 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Haarlem from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 30m.

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 $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Maastricht, expect to pay about $63 for a 2h 12m 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 Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Nederlandse Spoorwegen. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 55 miles and will cost you around $17. From Düsseldorf, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 155 miles.

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 27h 30m.

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 $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Maastricht, expect to pay about $63 for a 2h 12m 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 Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Nederlandse Spoorwegen. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 55 miles and will cost you around $17. From Düsseldorf, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Haarlem

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Haarlem

Lufthansa
Good (7,073 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,889 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,947 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,800 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (790 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,230 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,339 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,361 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,044 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,867 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,206 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (974 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haarlem

Average rates range from around $281 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $397 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 $3.62 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 $43.44 and $57.91. 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, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.62 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 $43.44 and $57.91. 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, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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