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 5 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 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Haarlem from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 45m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 1h 40m and costs around $58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $64 for a 3h 11m 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 Thrifty and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Regiojet. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 70 miles and will cost you around $24. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 85 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 26h 45m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 1h 40m and costs around $58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $64 for a 3h 11m 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 Thrifty and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Regiojet. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 70 miles and will cost you around $24. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 85 miles.

Airports near Haarlem

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Haarlem

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,888 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,407 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,180 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,571 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,592 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,930 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,205 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,936 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haarlem

Average rates range from around $302 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $410 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 $48 to $450 per night. Centrum is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Haarlem are about 33% 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 $4.60 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 $55.19 and $73.59. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Dacia Jogger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.60 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 $55.19 and $73.59. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Dacia Jogger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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