Hoofddorp travel guide
Hoofddorp Tourism | Hoofddorp Guide
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 5 km 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 33m and costs around £35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £35 for a 2h 57m 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 hire from Amsterdam, which is about 16 km from Hoofddorp. You’ll find branches of keddy by Europcar and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Groningen, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 209 km and will cost you around £17. From Düsseldorf, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Hoofddorp
Where to stay in popular areas of Hoofddorp
Most booked hotels in Hoofddorp
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 £20.91 and £27.88. 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.