Hoofddorp travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hoofddorp

With a population of 132,734, Hoofddorp is a must-see destination in North Holland, Netherlands. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.

When to visit Hoofddorp

Hoofddorp in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hoofddorp in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 109
1 night at 3-star hotel
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How to Get to Hoofddorp

Plane

When flying to Hoofddorp, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 3 miles from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Hoofddorp include Air Canada, Air France and Delta. The shortest flight to Hoofddorp from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

Deutsche Bahn is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Rotterdam takes 0h 56m and costs around C$ 29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hamburg, expect to pay about C$ 34 for a 6h 07m trip. The train station in Hoofddorp is called Hoofddorp, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hoofddorp is to pick up a car rental from Amsterdam, which is about 10 miles from Hoofddorp. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hoofddorp using FlixBus or BlaBlaBus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 70 miles and will cost you around C$ 18. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about C$ 25 for a journey of 85 miles.

Airports near Hoofddorp

Airlines serving Hoofddorp

Lufthansa
Good (2,575 reviews)
KLM
Good (402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (1,746 reviews)
SWISS
Good (535 reviews)
Delta
Good (3,376 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (1,510 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,039 reviews)
Air France
Good (498 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (306 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (3,200 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (1,443 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,275 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (2,048 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (131 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (668 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (492 reviews)
Finnair
Good (780 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (2,064 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (479 reviews)
LOT
Good (401 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hoofddorp

Where to stay in popular areas of Hoofddorp

Most booked hotels in Hoofddorp

citizenM Schiphol Airport Hotel
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 227+
Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 144+
NH Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 167+
Courtyard by Marriott Amsterdam Airport
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 174+
Corendon Urban Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 115+
ibis budget Amsterdam Airport
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 104+
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Renting a car in Hoofddorp

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Amsterdam Schiphol.

Expect to pay C$ 2.67 per litre in Hoofddorp (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 32.04 and C$ 42.72. Compact (Opel Astra Sports Tourer or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hoofddorp, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.