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Where to stay
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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.

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When to visit Hoofddorp

Hoofddorp in July
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hoofddorp in July
Estimated hotel price
$115
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 center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Hoofddorp include Delta, KLM and Virgin Atlantic. The shortest flight to Hoofddorp from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 15m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by Train. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Brussels takes 1h 40m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $41 for a 3h 08m trip. The train station in Hoofddorp is called Hoofddorp, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Hoofddorp is to pick up a car rental from Amsterdam, which is about 10 miles from Hoofddorp. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Dollar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Union Ivkoni. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 110 miles and will cost you around $24. From Brussels, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 170 miles.

Plane

When flying to Hoofddorp, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Hoofddorp include Delta, KLM and Virgin Atlantic. The shortest flight to Hoofddorp from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 15m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by Train. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Brussels takes 1h 40m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $41 for a 3h 08m trip. The train station in Hoofddorp is called Hoofddorp, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Hoofddorp is to pick up a car rental from Amsterdam, which is about 10 miles from Hoofddorp. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Dollar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Union Ivkoni. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 110 miles and will cost you around $24. From Brussels, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 170 miles.

Airports near Hoofddorp

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Hoofddorp

KLM
Good (1,492 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,898 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,863 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,302 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,390 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,169 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,554 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,907 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,262 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,491 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hoofddorp

Most booked hotels in Hoofddorp

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Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 8473 reviews)
$134+
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citizenM Schiphol Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 16819 reviews)
$170+
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Courtyard by Marriott Amsterdam Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1444 reviews)
$136+
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NH Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 9452 reviews)
$120+
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Novotel Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3649 reviews)
$130+
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Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 7445 reviews)
$140+
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Renting a car in Hoofddorp

Renting a car in Hoofddorp costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Hoofddorp.

Expect to pay $10.37 per gallon in Hoofddorp (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $124.46 and $165.95. 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 rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hoofddorp costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Hoofddorp.

Expect to pay $10.37 per gallon in Hoofddorp (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $124.46 and $165.95. 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 rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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