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

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When to visit Hoofddorp

Hoofddorp in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 148
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hoofddorp in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 148
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hoofddorp

Plane

When flying to Hoofddorp, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 5 km from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Hoofddorp include Air France, KLM and Virgin Atlantic. The shortest flight to Hoofddorp from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 15m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by European Sleeper. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Brussels takes 2h 21m and costs around C$ 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about C$ 63 for a 3h 10m trip. The train station in Hoofddorp is called Hoofddorp, and is located 1.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hoofddorp is to pick up a car rental from Amsterdam, which is about 16 km from Hoofddorp. You’ll find branches of Budget and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and STUDENT AGENCY. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 113 km and will cost you around C$ 22. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about C$ 18 for a journey of 161 km.

Plane

When flying to Hoofddorp, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 5 km from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Hoofddorp include Air France, KLM and Virgin Atlantic. The shortest flight to Hoofddorp from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 15m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by European Sleeper. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Brussels takes 2h 21m and costs around C$ 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about C$ 63 for a 3h 10m trip. The train station in Hoofddorp is called Hoofddorp, and is located 1.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hoofddorp is to pick up a car rental from Amsterdam, which is about 16 km from Hoofddorp. You’ll find branches of Budget and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and STUDENT AGENCY. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 113 km and will cost you around C$ 22. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about C$ 18 for a journey of 161 km.

Airports near Hoofddorp

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Hoofddorp

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,658 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,019 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,126 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,829 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,113 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,443 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,339 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,106 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,630 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,551 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hoofddorp

Most booked hotels in Hoofddorp

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Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 130+
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citizenM Schiphol Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 171+
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Vienna House Easy By Wyndham Amsterdam
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 89+
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Courtyard by Marriott Amsterdam Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 136+
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NH Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 132+
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Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 127+
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Renting a car in Hoofddorp

Expect to pay C$ 3.12 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$ 37.40 and C$ 49.86. The most frequently booked car type in Hoofddorp is Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 3.12 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$ 37.40 and C$ 49.86. The most frequently booked car type in Hoofddorp is Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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