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 London and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Brussels takes 1h 34m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Maastricht, expect to pay about £27 for a 2h 08m trip. 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 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 85 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 London and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Brussels takes 1h 34m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Maastricht, expect to pay about £27 for a 2h 08m trip. 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 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 85 miles.

Airports near Hoofddorp

Airlines serving Hoofddorp

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 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)
£83+
Ninetynine Hotel Amsterdam Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£72+
Intercityhotel Amsterdam Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£93+
Courtyard by Marriott Amsterdam Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£88+
The Florian Amsterdam Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£78+
Blue Mansion Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£67+

Hiring a car in Hoofddorp

Expect to pay £1.75 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 £20.92 and £27.90. 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 £1.75 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 £20.92 and £27.90. 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.