Utrecht travel guide
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You're Going to Love Utrecht
With a population of 290,529, Utrecht is the largest city in Utrecht, Netherlands by the number of inhabitants. 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 Utrecht has to offer.
Where to Eat in Utrecht
If you’re looking for affordable options, Het Zuiden Fish&Wine|Steak&Beer (Mariastraat 4-6) and Restaurant De Artisjok (Nieuwegracht 33) are great picks.
When to visit Utrecht
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Utrecht in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 81 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Utrecht, with an average rainfall of 45 mm.
How to Get to Utrecht
Plane
Although Utrecht doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 34 km from Utrecht. The shortest flight to Utrecht from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 30m.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Utrecht, followed by Train. The train journey from Utrecht to Rotterdam takes 1h 05m and costs around $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Eindhoven, expect to pay about $44 for a 1h 15m trip. Located 2.6 km from the city centre, Utrecht Zuilen is the busiest station in Utrecht. Another popular train station is Utrecht Centraal, located 0.9 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Utrecht is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 35 km from Utrecht. You’ll find branches of Hertz and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Utrecht, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Utrecht takes 105 km and will cost you around $20. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 137 km. The most popular bus station is Utrecht P+R Westraven, located 4 km from the city centre of Utrecht. Utrecht Meet & Eat is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Utrecht
Where to stay in Utrecht
From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hotel Karel V to great affordable options like the BUNK Hotel Utrecht, Utrecht offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $274 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $373 and up for a 5-star experience.
Binnenstad - In Utrecht’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Eye Hotel, Strowis Hostel and NH Utrecht.
Where to stay in popular areas of Utrecht
Most booked hotels in Utrecht
Hiring a car in Utrecht
Expect to pay $4.05 per litre in Utrecht (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $48.49 and $64.65. The most frequently booked car type in Utrecht is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.