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How to get there
Where to stay
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Hoofddorp travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hoofddorp

With a population of 132,734, Hoofddorp 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 Hoofddorp has to offer.

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When to visit Hoofddorp

Hoofddorp in January
Estimated hotel price
$179
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hoofddorp in January
Estimated hotel price
$179
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hoofddorp

Plane

When flying to Hoofddorp, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hoofddorp from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 30h 50m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Paris takes 3h 08m and costs around $93 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berlin, expect to pay about $62 for a 6h 40m trip. The train station in Hoofddorp is called Hoofddorp, and is located 1.3 km from the city centre.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hoofddorp using FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 113 km and will cost you around $27. From Brussels, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 266 km.

Plane

When flying to Hoofddorp, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hoofddorp from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 30h 50m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Paris takes 3h 08m and costs around $93 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berlin, expect to pay about $62 for a 6h 40m trip. The train station in Hoofddorp is called Hoofddorp, and is located 1.3 km from the city centre.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hoofddorp using FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 113 km and will cost you around $27. From Brussels, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Hoofddorp

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Hoofddorp

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,655 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,617 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,818 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,115 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,561 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,625 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,534 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hoofddorp

Hiring a car in Hoofddorp

Expect to pay $3.91 per litre in Hoofddorp (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $46.87 and $62.50. The most frequently booked car type in Hoofddorp is Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.91 per litre in Hoofddorp (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $46.87 and $62.50. The most frequently booked car type in Hoofddorp is Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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