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 February
Estimated package price
$399
2 travelers
Flight to Hoofddorp
3 nights at hotel
Hoofddorp in February
Estimated package price
$399
2 travelers
Flight to Hoofddorp
3 nights at 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 Air France, Delta and KLM. The shortest flight to Hoofddorp from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 10m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berlin, expect to pay about $25 for a 7h 30m 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 Budget and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Bus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 100 miles and will cost you around $13. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 100 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 Air France, Delta and KLM. The shortest flight to Hoofddorp from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 10m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berlin, expect to pay about $25 for a 7h 30m 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 Budget and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Bus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 100 miles and will cost you around $13. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 100 miles.

Airports near Hoofddorp

Airlines serving Hoofddorp

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,367 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,982 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,895 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,820 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,865 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,473 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,680 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,094 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 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 (8.6, 6605 reviews)
$109+
Vienna House Easy By Wyndham Amsterdam
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2037 reviews)
$100+
Courtyard by Marriott Amsterdam Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1278 reviews)
$123+
Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 6662 reviews)
$107+
The Florian, WorldHotels Crafted
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1902 reviews)
$89+
Blue Mansion Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2748 reviews)
$72+

Renting a car in Hoofddorp

Renting a car in Hoofddorp costs $49 per day, on average, or $99 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Hoofddorp.

Expect to pay $8.37 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 $100.39 and $133.85. 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 (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hoofddorp costs $49 per day, on average, or $99 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Hoofddorp.

Expect to pay $8.37 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 $100.39 and $133.85. 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 (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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