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Where to stay
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Eindhoven travel guide

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With a population of 209,620, Eindhoven is the largest city in Noord-Brabant, Netherlands by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Eindhoven has to offer.

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When to visit Eindhoven

Eindhoven in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Eindhoven in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 164
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Eindhoven in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Eindhoven, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Eindhoven

Plane

When flying to Eindhoven, you’ll arrive at Eindhoven Airport (EIN), which is located 7 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Eindhoven from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 15m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Eindhoven, followed by Train. The train journey from Eindhoven to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around C$ 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lille, expect to pay about C$ 25 for a 2h 47m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Eindhoven Centraal is the busiest station in Eindhoven. Another popular train station is Eindhoven Beukenlaan, located 1.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Eindhoven is to pick up a car rental from Amsterdam, which is about 111 km from Eindhoven. You’ll find branches of Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Eindhoven, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Nederlandse Spoorwegen. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Eindhoven takes 95 km and will cost you around C$ 12. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about C$ 17 for a journey of 161 km. The most popular bus station is Eindhoven Evoluon, located 2.4 km from downtown Eindhoven. Eindhoven Zernikestraat is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Eindhoven, you’ll arrive at Eindhoven Airport (EIN), which is located 7 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Eindhoven from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 15m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Eindhoven, followed by Train. The train journey from Eindhoven to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around C$ 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lille, expect to pay about C$ 25 for a 2h 47m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Eindhoven Centraal is the busiest station in Eindhoven. Another popular train station is Eindhoven Beukenlaan, located 1.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Eindhoven is to pick up a car rental from Amsterdam, which is about 111 km from Eindhoven. You’ll find branches of Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Eindhoven, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Nederlandse Spoorwegen. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Eindhoven takes 95 km and will cost you around C$ 12. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about C$ 17 for a journey of 161 km. The most popular bus station is Eindhoven Evoluon, located 2.4 km from downtown Eindhoven. Eindhoven Zernikestraat is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Eindhoven

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Eindhoven

Lufthansa
Good (7,421 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,387 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,391 reviews)
Delta
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SWISS
Good (1,742 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,977 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,927 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,345 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,626 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (851 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,181 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,492 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,119 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,256 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,933 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,326 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,008 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,372 reviews)
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Where to stay in Eindhoven

Average rates range from around C$ 167 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 173 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Eindhoven, with prices from C$ 33 to C$ 1,440 per night. Binnenstad is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Eindhoven are about 10% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Eindhoven

Most booked hotels in Eindhoven

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The Social Hub Eindhoven
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 157+
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Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 169+
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Crown Hotel Eindhoven
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 154+
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Holiday Inn Eindhoven Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 161+
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NH Eindhoven Conference Centre Koningshof
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 137+
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Hotel Nijver
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 160+
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Renting a car in Eindhoven

Expect to pay C$ 3.36 per litre in Eindhoven (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 40.27 and C$ 53.69. The most frequently booked car type in Eindhoven is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Ka or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 3.36 per litre in Eindhoven (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 40.27 and C$ 53.69. The most frequently booked car type in Eindhoven is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Ka or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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