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 4 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
$200
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in February
Estimated hotel price
$200
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 30m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 1h 57m and costs around $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $70 for a 3h 26m 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 Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Regiojet. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 137 km and will cost you around $42. From Rotterdam, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 153 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 30m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 1h 57m and costs around $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $70 for a 3h 26m 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 Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Regiojet. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 137 km and will cost you around $42. From Rotterdam, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 153 km.

Airports near Haarlem

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Haarlem

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,711 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,132 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,101 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,231 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,495 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,676 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,178 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,155 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,830 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,443 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haarlem

Average rates range from around $205 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $353 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Carillon and Stayokay Hostel Haarlem.

Where to stay in popular areas of Haarlem

Hiring a car in Haarlem

Expect to pay $3.96 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 $47.52 and $63.36. 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, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.96 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 $47.52 and $63.36. 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, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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