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
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 Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 34h.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by Train. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Eindhoven takes 1h 15m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $59 for a 1h 33m 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, BlaBlaBus and Amsterdam Airport Express. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 129 km and will cost you around $18. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 137 km.
Airlines serving Hoofddorp
Where to stay in popular areas of Hoofddorp
Most booked hotels in Hoofddorp
Hiring a car in Hoofddorp
Expect to pay $3.46 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 $41.42 and $55.23. The most frequently booked car type in Hoofddorp is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.