Hoorn travel guide
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You're Going to Love Hoorn
With a population of 68,852, Hoorn is a must-see destination in North Holland, Netherlands. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
When to visit Hoorn
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hoorn in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 18 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Hoorn, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Hoorn
Plane
Although Hoorn doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 26 miles from Hoorn. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Hoorn from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 35m.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoorn, followed by DSB. The train journey from Hoorn to Eindhoven takes 1h 15m and costs around €24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about €21 for a 2h 47m trip. Located 1.3 miles from the city centre, Hoorn Kersenboogerd is the busiest station in Hoorn. Another popular train station is Hoorn, located 0.3 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Hoorn is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 20 miles from Hoorn. You’ll find branches of keddy by Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Amsterdam.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoorn, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoorn takes 65 miles and will cost you around €11. From Düsseldorf, the ticket costs about €8 for a journey of 155 miles.
Airlines serving Hoorn
Where to stay in popular areas of Hoorn
Hiring a car in Hoorn
Expect to pay €2.10 per litre in Hoorn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €25.09 and €33.46. The most frequently booked car type in Hoorn is Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 2% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.