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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
$184
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in February
Estimated hotel price
$184
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 45m.

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 $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $77 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 Bus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 121 km and will cost you around $18. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 137 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 45m.

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 $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $77 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 Bus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 121 km and will cost you around $18. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 137 km.

Airports near Haarlem

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Haarlem

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,734 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,883 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haarlem

Average rates range from around $228 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $357 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 $47 to $800 per night. Centrum is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Haarlem are about 74% 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 $3.78 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 $45.28 and $60.37. Compact (Opel Mokka or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Haarlem, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.78 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 $45.28 and $60.37. Compact (Opel Mokka or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Haarlem, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

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