Zandvoort travel guide

Zandvoort Tourism | Zandvoort Guide

You're Going to Love Zandvoort

With a population of 16 868, Zandvoort is a must-see destination in North Holland, Netherlands. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Zandvoort deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Zandvoort

Zandvoort in January
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Zandvoort in January
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Zandvoort

Plane

When flying to Zandvoort, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 18 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Zandvoort from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 30h.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Zandvoort, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Zandvoort to Brussels takes 1h 33m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $68 for a 2h 57m trip. The train station in Zandvoort is called Zandvoort aan Zee, and is located 0.1 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Zandvoort is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 25 km from Zandvoort. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Zandvoort, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Zandvoort takes 113 km and will cost you around $14. From Antwerp, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

When flying to Zandvoort, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 18 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Zandvoort from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 30h.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Zandvoort, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Zandvoort to Brussels takes 1h 33m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $68 for a 2h 57m trip. The train station in Zandvoort is called Zandvoort aan Zee, and is located 0.1 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Zandvoort is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 25 km from Zandvoort. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Zandvoort, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Zandvoort takes 113 km and will cost you around $14. From Antwerp, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Zandvoort

Airlines serving Zandvoort

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,485 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,784 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Zandvoort

Average rates range from around $206 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $262 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Zandvoort

Most booked hotels in Zandvoort

Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$167+
Amsterdam Beach Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$172+
ibis budget Amsterdam City South
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$150+
Palace Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$219+
NH Zandvoort
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$204+

Hiring a car in Zandvoort

Expect to pay $3.39 per litre in Zandvoort (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $40.66 and $54.22. Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Zandvoort, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.39 per litre in Zandvoort (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $40.66 and $54.22. Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Zandvoort, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.