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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hoofddorp to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Hoofddorp
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 31h 45m.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by FlixTrain. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around $73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Maastricht, expect to pay about $60 for a 2h 10m trip. The train station in Hoofddorp is called Hoofddorp, and is located 1.3 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Hoofddorp is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 16 km from Hoofddorp. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 137 km and will cost you around $42. From Brussels, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 257 km.
Airlines serving Hoofddorp
Where to stay in popular areas of Hoofddorp
Hiring a car in Hoofddorp
Expect to pay $3.42 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 $40.94 and $54.59. The most frequently booked car type in Hoofddorp is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Fabia or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.