Zwolle travel guide
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You're Going to Love Zwolle
With a population of 111.805, Zwolle is a must-see destination in Overijssel, Netherlands. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Zwolle to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Zwolle
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Zwolle in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Zwolle, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Zwolle
Plane
Although Zwolle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 93 km from Zwolle. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air France, Delta and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Zwolle from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 10h 30m.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Zwolle, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Zwolle to Brussels takes 1h 33m and costs around C$ 63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about C$ 62 for a 2h 57m trip. The train station in Zwolle is called Zwolle, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Zwolle is to pick up a car rental from Amsterdam, which is about 83 km from Zwolle. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Amsterdam.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Zwolle, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Zwolle takes 95 km and will cost you around C$ 12. From Düsseldorf, the ticket costs about C$ 15 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Zwolle
Where to stay in popular areas of Zwolle
Most booked hotels in Zwolle
Renting a car in Zwolle
Expect to pay C$ 3.05 per litre in Zwolle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 36.59 and C$ 48.78. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Zwolle, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.