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

Haarlem travel guide

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You're Going to Love Haarlem

With a population of 147,590, Haarlem is a must-see destination in North Holland, Netherlands. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Haarlem has to offer.

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When to visit Haarlem

Haarlem in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 191
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 191
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Haarlem

Plane

When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 12 km from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Haarlem include Air France, KLM and Virgin Atlantic. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Haarlem is to pick up a car rental from Amsterdam, which is about 17 km from Haarlem. You’ll find branches of Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Amsterdam.

Plane

When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 12 km from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Haarlem include Air France, KLM and Virgin Atlantic. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Haarlem is to pick up a car rental from Amsterdam, which is about 17 km from Haarlem. You’ll find branches of Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Amsterdam.

Airports near Haarlem

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Haarlem

Lufthansa
Good (8,223 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,569 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,206 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,064 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,481 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,570 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,172 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,979 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,205 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,582 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,471 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,593 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,381 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haarlem

Average rates range from around C$ 200 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 317 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Carillon and Stayokay Hostel Haarlem. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Haarlem, with prices from C$ 85 to C$ 369 per night. Centrum is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Haarlem are about 43% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Haarlem

Most booked hotels in Haarlem

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Van der Valk Hotel Haarlem
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 215+
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Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 145+
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Carlton Square Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 204+
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citizenM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 176+
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NH Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 130+
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Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 134+
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Renting a car in Haarlem

Expect to pay C$ 3.76 per litre in Haarlem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 45.10 and C$ 60.13. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Dacia Jogger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Volkswagen up! or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 3.76 per litre in Haarlem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 45.10 and C$ 60.13. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Dacia Jogger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Volkswagen up! or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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