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

Purmerend travel guide

Purmerend Tourism | Purmerend Guide

You're Going to Love Purmerend

With a population of 76 745, Purmerend is a must-see destination in North Holland, Netherlands. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Purmerend has to offer.

When to visit Purmerend

Purmerend in November
Estimated hotel price
£16
1 night at 3-star hotel
Purmerend in November
Estimated hotel price
£16
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Purmerend

Plane

Although Purmerend doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 26 km from Purmerend. 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 Purmerend from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Purmerend, followed by Train. The train journey from Purmerend 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 1.9 km from the city centre, Purmerend Weidevenne is the busiest station in Purmerend. Another popular train station is Purmerend, located 0.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Purmerend is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 15 km from Purmerend. You’ll find branches of Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Purmerend, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Nederlandse Spoorwegen. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Purmerend takes 97 km and will cost you around £7. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 137 km.

Plane

Although Purmerend doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 26 km from Purmerend. 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 Purmerend from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Purmerend, followed by Train. The train journey from Purmerend 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 1.9 km from the city centre, Purmerend Weidevenne is the busiest station in Purmerend. Another popular train station is Purmerend, located 0.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Purmerend is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 15 km from Purmerend. You’ll find branches of Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Purmerend, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Nederlandse Spoorwegen. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Purmerend takes 97 km and will cost you around £7. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 137 km.

Airports near Purmerend

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Purmerend

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 Purmerend

Most booked hotels in Purmerend

Hotel & Restaurant De Fortuna
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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Hotel Marinapark Volendam
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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Hotel Old Dutch
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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l'Auberge Damhotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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Hiring a car in Purmerend

Expect to pay £1.56 per litre in Purmerend (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 Purmerend is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.56 per litre in Purmerend (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 Purmerend is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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