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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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hoofddorp in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 131
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, Air France and airBaltic. The shortest flight to Hoofddorp from Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 6h 15m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around C$ 50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about C$ 64 for a 3h 05m 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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 101 km and will cost you around C$ 54. From Brussels, the ticket costs about C$ 32 for a journey of 266 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, Air France and airBaltic. The shortest flight to Hoofddorp from Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 6h 15m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around C$ 50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about C$ 64 for a 3h 05m 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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 101 km and will cost you around C$ 54. From Brussels, the ticket costs about C$ 32 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Hoofddorp

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Hoofddorp

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,247 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 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$ 171+
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Intercityhotel Amsterdam Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 156+
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Vienna House Easy By Wyndham Amsterdam
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 151+
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Courtyard by Marriott Amsterdam Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 170+
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Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 161+
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Blue Mansion Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 121+
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Renting a car in Hoofddorp

Expect to pay C$ 2.90 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$ 34.72 and C$ 46.29. 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 Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.90 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$ 34.72 and C$ 46.29. 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 Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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