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.

When to visit Hoofddorp

Hoofddorp in July
Estimated flight+hotel price
£199
2 travellers
Flight to Hoofddorp
3 nights at hotel
Hoofddorp in July
Estimated flight+hotel price
£199
2 travellers
Flight to Hoofddorp
3 nights at hotel

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 the United Kingdom to Hoofddorp include Aeromexico, ITA Airways and airBaltic. The shortest flight to Hoofddorp from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by Eurostar. 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 hire from Amsterdam, which is about 10 miles from Hoofddorp. You’ll find branches of keddy by Europcar and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hoofddorp using FlixBus or BlaBlaBus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 59 miles and will cost you around £4. From Düsseldorf, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 155 miles.

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 the United Kingdom to Hoofddorp include Aeromexico, ITA Airways and airBaltic. The shortest flight to Hoofddorp from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by Eurostar. 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 hire from Amsterdam, which is about 10 miles from Hoofddorp. You’ll find branches of keddy by Europcar and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hoofddorp using FlixBus or BlaBlaBus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 59 miles and will cost you around £4. From Düsseldorf, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Hoofddorp

Airlines serving Hoofddorp

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hoofddorp

Most booked hotels in Hoofddorp

Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£84+
Ninetynine Hotel Amsterdam Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£72+
Intercityhotel Amsterdam Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£92+
The Florian Amsterdam Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£78+
Courtyard by Marriott Amsterdam Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£88+
Blue Mansion Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£66+

Hiring a car in Hoofddorp

Expect to pay £1.74 per litre in Hoofddorp (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.86 and £27.81. The most frequently booked car type in Hoofddorp is Compact (Class Compact Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.74 per litre in Hoofddorp (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.86 and £27.81. The most frequently booked car type in Hoofddorp is Compact (Class Compact Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.