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Hoofddorp travel guide

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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.

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When to visit Hoofddorp

Hoofddorp in January
Estimated hotel price
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hoofddorp in January
Estimated hotel price
$159
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 31h 30m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $77 for a 3h 05m 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 Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 101 km and will cost you around $66. From Brussels, the ticket costs about $39 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 31h 30m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $77 for a 3h 05m 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 Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 101 km and will cost you around $66. From Brussels, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Hoofddorp

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Hoofddorp

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hoofddorp

Hiring a car in Hoofddorp

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.15 and $56.19. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hoofddorp, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.15 and $56.19. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hoofddorp, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

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