With a population of 147.590, Haarlem is a must-see destination in North Holland, Netherlands. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Haarlem deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 12 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Haarlem include Aeromexico, ITA Airways and airBaltic. The shortest flight to Haarlem from the United Kingdom departs from Bristol and takes around 1h 20m.
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 1h 33m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £35 for a 2h 57m trip. Located 1.9 km from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.6 km from the centre.
Another option to get to Haarlem is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 17 km from Haarlem. You’ll find branches of keddy by Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Amsterdam.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and STUDENT AGENCY. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 137 km and will cost you around £10. From Groningen, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 209 km.
Average rates range from around £119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £183 and up for a 5-star experience.
Centrum - In Haarlem’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Bed & Breakfast Hotel Malts, Amrâth Grand Hotel Frans Hals and Hotel Carillon.
Expect to pay £1.77 per litre in Haarlem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £21.23 and £28.30. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.