Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Eindhoven travel guide

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You're Going to Love Eindhoven

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. Eindhoven deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Eindhoven

Eindhoven in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 189
1 night at 3-star hotel
Eindhoven in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 189
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$ 46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rotterdam, expect to pay about C$ 34 for a 1h 39m 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 Alamo and Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Eindhoven, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and STUDENT AGENCY. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Eindhoven takes 113 km and will cost you around C$ 14. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about C$ 26 for a journey of 241 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$ 46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rotterdam, expect to pay about C$ 34 for a 1h 39m 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 Alamo and Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Eindhoven, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and STUDENT AGENCY. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Eindhoven takes 113 km and will cost you around C$ 14. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about C$ 26 for a journey of 241 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

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,838 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,780 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,271 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,247 reviews)
SWISS
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Iberia
Good (3,132 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,799 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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LOT
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Finnair
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Cathay Pacific
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Singapore Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
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Where to stay in Eindhoven

Average rates range from around C$ 159 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 172 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Eindhoven, with prices from C$ 33 to C$ 1,415 per night. Binnenstad is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Eindhoven are about 17% 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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Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 177+
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Westcord Hotel Eindhoven
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 160+
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Hotel Nijver
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 170+
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Tulip Inn Eindhoven Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 153+
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Nh Geldrop
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 141+
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Stayokay Hostel Eindhoven
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 130+
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Renting a car in Eindhoven

Renting a car in Eindhoven costs C$ 64 per day, on average, or C$ 128 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Eindhoven.

Expect to pay C$ 3.48 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$ 41.69 and C$ 55.58. 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, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Eindhoven costs C$ 64 per day, on average, or C$ 128 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Eindhoven.

Expect to pay C$ 3.48 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$ 41.69 and C$ 55.58. 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, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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