The Hague travel guide
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You're Going to Love The Hague
With a population of 474,292, The Hague is a must-see destination in Zuid-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 The Hague has to offer.
When to visit The Hague
Looking for warm weather? Then head to The Hague in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 84 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in The Hague, with an average rainfall of 43 mm.
How to Get to The Hague
Plane
When flying to The Hague, you’ll arrive at Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), which is located 16 km from the city centre The shortest flight to The Hague from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 14h 20m.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving The Hague, followed by European Sleeper. The train journey from The Hague to Paris takes 2h 41m and costs around C$ 67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 96 for a 3h 16m trip. Located 1.8 km from the city centre, The Hague Centraal is the busiest station in The Hague. Another popular train station is The Hague Laan van Nieuw Oost Indie, located 3.1 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to The Hague is to pick up a car rental from Amsterdam, which is about 52 km from The Hague. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Amsterdam.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Hague, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Regiojet. From Amsterdam, the bus ride to The Hague takes 89 km and will cost you around C$ 12. From Brussels, the ticket costs about C$ 48 for a journey of 169 km. The most popular bus station is The Hague Htm Busstation, located 11 km from downtown The Hague. The Hague The Hague is also a commonly used station, and is 0.0 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving The Hague
Where to stay in The Hague
From 5-star hotels such as the Hilton The Hague to great affordable options like the La Paulowna Boutique Hotel, The Hague offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 229 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 234 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Stayokay Hostel Den Haag and easyHotel The Hague City Centre. There are also lots of vacation rental options in The Hague, with prices from C$ 67 to C$ 4,458 per night. Scheveningen is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in The Hague are about 39% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Scheveningen - In The Hague’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include The Hague Marriott Hotel, Leonardo Royal Hotel Den Haag Promenade and Boulevard Hotel Scheveningen.
Centrum - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as 't Goude Hooft, Paleis Hotel and Mercure Hotel Den Haag Central. The average nightly price for a double room in Centrum is C$ 112.
Where to stay in popular areas of The Hague
Most booked hotels in The Hague
Renting a car in The Hague
Renting a car in The Hague costs C$ 63 per day, on average, or C$ 188 if you want to rent it for 3 days.
Expect to pay C$ 3.31 per litre in The Hague (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 39.69 and C$ 52.92. Mini (Peugeot 108 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in The Hague, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.