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Hoofddorp travel guide

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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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hoofddorp in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 135
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 Canada, airBaltic and Lufthansa. 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 Train. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around C$ 63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about C$ 63 for a 3h 21m 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 Alamo and Budget, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Nederlandse Spoorwegen. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 105 km and will cost you around C$ 15. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about C$ 24 for a journey of 137 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 Canada, airBaltic and Lufthansa. 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 Train. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around C$ 63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about C$ 63 for a 3h 21m 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 Alamo and Budget, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Nederlandse Spoorwegen. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 105 km and will cost you around C$ 15. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about C$ 24 for a journey of 137 km.

Airports near Hoofddorp

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Hoofddorp

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,535 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,994 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,483 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,774 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,001 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,001 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,394 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,659 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (861 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,371 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,543 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,283 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,204 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,042 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,388 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$ 137+
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Vienna House Easy By Wyndham Amsterdam
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 101+
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Courtyard by Marriott Amsterdam Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 151+
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NH Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 135+
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Blue Mansion Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 89+
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ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 110+
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Renting a car in Hoofddorp

Expect to pay C$ 3.15 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$ 37.73 and C$ 50.31. Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hoofddorp, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 3.15 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$ 37.73 and C$ 50.31. Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hoofddorp, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

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