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
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 center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Hoofddorp include Air France, Delta and KLM. The shortest flight to Hoofddorp from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 40m.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by FlixTrain. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Rotterdam takes 0h 21m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Eindhoven, expect to pay about $25 for a 1h 15m trip. The train station in Hoofddorp is called Hoofddorp, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Hoofddorp is to pick up a car rental from Amsterdam, which is about 10 miles from Hoofddorp. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and STUDENT AGENCY. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 60 miles and will cost you around $5. From Düsseldorf, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 155 miles.
Airlines serving Hoofddorp
Where to stay in popular areas of Hoofddorp
Most booked hotels in Hoofddorp
Renting a car in Hoofddorp
Renting a car in Hoofddorp costs $49 per day, on average, or $99 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Hoofddorp.
Expect to pay $8.44 per gallon in Hoofddorp (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $101.30 and $135.06. Standard (Mazda Mazda6 Tourer or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hoofddorp, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.