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 January
Estimated hotel price
$187
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in January
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 12 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Haarlem from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 30h 10m.

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 Paris, expect to pay about $80 for a 3h 08m 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Union Ivkoni. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 105 km and will cost you around $24. From Brussels, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 266 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 30h 10m.

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 Paris, expect to pay about $80 for a 3h 08m 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Union Ivkoni. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 105 km and will cost you around $24. From Brussels, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Haarlem

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Haarlem

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,559 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,075 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,800 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,039 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,062 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,326 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,082 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,396 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haarlem

Average rates range from around $212 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $398 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hello I'm Local - Boutique Hostel and Hotel Carillon.

Where to stay in popular areas of Haarlem

Hiring a car in Haarlem

Expect to pay $3.97 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 $47.53 and $63.37. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.97 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 $47.53 and $63.37. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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