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

When to visit Hoofddorp

Hoofddorp in January
Estimated hotel price
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hoofddorp in January
Estimated hotel price
$139
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 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hoofddorp from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 34h.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Rotterdam takes 0h 30m and costs around $50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Eindhoven, expect to pay about $36 for a 1h 18m trip. The train station in Hoofddorp is called Hoofddorp, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hoofddorp is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 10 miles 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, BlaBlaBus and STUDENT AGENCY. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 59 miles and will cost you around $14. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 85 miles.

Plane

When flying to Hoofddorp, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hoofddorp from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 34h.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Rotterdam takes 0h 30m and costs around $50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Eindhoven, expect to pay about $36 for a 1h 18m trip. The train station in Hoofddorp is called Hoofddorp, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hoofddorp is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 10 miles 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, BlaBlaBus and STUDENT AGENCY. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 59 miles and will cost you around $14. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 85 miles.

Airports near Hoofddorp

Airlines serving Hoofddorp

Lufthansa
Good (4,676 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (935 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,527 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,623 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (481 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,474 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,839 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (825 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hoofddorp

Most booked hotels in Hoofddorp

Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$172+
Courtyard by Marriott Amsterdam Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$198+
ibis budget Amsterdam City South
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$150+
Best Western Plus Amsterdam Airport Hotel
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$144+

Hiring a car in Hoofddorp

Expect to pay $3.38 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 $40.51 and $54.01. 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.

Expect to pay $3.38 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 $40.51 and $54.01. 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.