Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Hengelo travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hengelo

With a population of 80,809, Hengelo is a must-see destination in Overijssel, Netherlands. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hengelo to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Hengelo

Hengelo in January
Estimated hotel price
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hengelo in January
Estimated hotel price
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hengelo

Plane

Although Hengelo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Groningen Eelde (GRQ), which is located 60 miles from Hengelo. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the most popular, with regular flights from Aeromexico, ITA Airways, airBaltic and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Hengelo from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hengelo, followed by Train. The train journey from Hengelo to Eindhoven takes 1h 20m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £27 for a 1h 37m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Hengelo is the busiest station in Hengelo. Another popular train station is Hengelo Oost, located 1.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hengelo is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 80 miles from Hengelo. You’ll find branches of Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hengelo, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Nederlandse Spoorwegen. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hengelo takes 60 miles and will cost you around £7. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 85 miles.

Plane

Although Hengelo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Groningen Eelde (GRQ), which is located 60 miles from Hengelo. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the most popular, with regular flights from Aeromexico, ITA Airways, airBaltic and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Hengelo from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hengelo, followed by Train. The train journey from Hengelo to Eindhoven takes 1h 20m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £27 for a 1h 37m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Hengelo is the busiest station in Hengelo. Another popular train station is Hengelo Oost, located 1.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hengelo is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 80 miles from Hengelo. You’ll find branches of Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hengelo, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Nederlandse Spoorwegen. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hengelo takes 60 miles and will cost you around £7. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 85 miles.

Airports near Hengelo

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
GRQGroningen Eelde
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Hengelo

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hengelo

Most booked hotels in Hengelo

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Enschede
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Boutique Hotel 't Lansink
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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U Parkhotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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City Hotel Hengelo
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Van der Valk Hotel Hengelo
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£137+
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Intercityhotel Enschede
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Hiring a car in Hengelo

Expect to pay £1.56 per litre in Hengelo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.71 and £24.94. The most frequently booked car type in Hengelo is Intermediate (Toyota Corolla Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.56 per litre in Hengelo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.71 and £24.94. The most frequently booked car type in Hengelo is Intermediate (Toyota Corolla Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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