Delft travel guide
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You're Going to Love Delft
With a population of 95,060, Delft is a must-see destination in Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Delft deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Delft
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Delft in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Delft, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Delft
Plane
When flying to Delft, you’ll arrive at Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Delft from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 35m.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Delft, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Delft to Rotterdam takes 0h 30m and costs around €39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about €33 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 1.2 miles from the city centre, Delft Zuid is the busiest station in Delft. Another popular train station is Delft, located 0.1 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Delft is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 34 miles from Delft. You’ll find branches of keddy by Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Amsterdam.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Delft, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Delft takes 60 miles and will cost you around €8. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about €18 for a journey of 110 miles.
Airlines serving Delft
Where to stay in Delft
Average rates range from around €108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €162 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Delft
Most booked hotels in Delft
Hiring a car in Delft
Expect to pay €2.09 per litre in Delft (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €24.98 and €33.30. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Delft, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.