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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hoofddorp has to offer.
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 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Ireland to Hoofddorp include American Airlines, JetBlue and Delta. The shortest flight to Hoofddorp from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 35m.
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 €24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about €34 for a 1h 44m 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 keddy by Europcar and Hertz, 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 65 miles and will cost you around €11. From Antwerp, the ticket costs about €17 for a journey of 135 miles.
Airlines serving Hoofddorp
Where to stay in popular areas of Hoofddorp
Most booked hotels in Hoofddorp
Hiring a car in Hoofddorp
Expect to pay €2.10 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 €25.18 and €33.57. 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.