Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Hoofddorp deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Hoofddorp

Hoofddorp in November
Estimated hotel price
$182
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hoofddorp in November
Estimated hotel price
$182
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 15m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by Train. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around $61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $89 for a 3h 15m 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 Hertz and Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and STUDENT AGENCY. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 137 km and will cost you around $21. From Brussels, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 274 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 15m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by Train. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around $61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $89 for a 3h 15m 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 Hertz and Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and STUDENT AGENCY. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 137 km and will cost you around $21. From Brussels, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near Hoofddorp

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Hoofddorp

KLM
Good (1,452 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,780 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,733 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,182 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,870 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,282 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,513 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,681 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,710 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,394 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,162 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,879 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,139 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hoofddorp

Hiring a car in Hoofddorp

Expect to pay $3.95 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 $47.39 and $63.18. 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 (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.95 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 $47.39 and $63.18. 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 (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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