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

Eindhoven travel guide

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With a population of 209 620, Eindhoven is the largest city in Noord-Brabant, Netherlands by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Eindhoven deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Eindhoven

Eindhoven in July
Estimated hotel price
€107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Eindhoven in July
Estimated hotel price
€107
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Eindhoven in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Eindhoven, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Eindhoven

Plane

When flying to Eindhoven, you’ll arrive at Eindhoven Airport (EIN), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Eindhoven from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Eindhoven, followed by Train. The train journey from Eindhoven to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around €30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about €36 for a 3h 10m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Eindhoven Centraal is the busiest station in Eindhoven. Another popular train station is Eindhoven Beukenlaan, located 1.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Eindhoven is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 111 km from Eindhoven. You’ll find branches of keddy by Europcar and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Eindhoven, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Eindhoven takes 137 km and will cost you around €21. From Rotterdam, the ticket costs about €10 for a journey of 153 km. The most popular bus station is Eindhoven Evoluon, located 2.4 km from the city centre of Eindhoven. Eindhoven Zernikestraat is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Eindhoven, you’ll arrive at Eindhoven Airport (EIN), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Eindhoven from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Eindhoven, followed by Train. The train journey from Eindhoven to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around €30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about €36 for a 3h 10m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Eindhoven Centraal is the busiest station in Eindhoven. Another popular train station is Eindhoven Beukenlaan, located 1.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Eindhoven is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 111 km from Eindhoven. You’ll find branches of keddy by Europcar and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Eindhoven, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Eindhoven takes 137 km and will cost you around €21. From Rotterdam, the ticket costs about €10 for a journey of 153 km. The most popular bus station is Eindhoven Evoluon, located 2.4 km from the city centre of Eindhoven. Eindhoven Zernikestraat is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Eindhoven

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Eindhoven

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,773 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,720 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,172 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
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SWISS
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Iberia
Good (3,106 reviews)
United Airlines
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Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,509 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Air Canada
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LOT
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Etihad Airways
Good (1,387 reviews)
Finnair
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Cathay Pacific
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Alaska Airlines
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Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in Eindhoven

Average rates range from around €100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €112 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Eindhoven, with prices from €20 to €882 per night. Binnenstad is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Eindhoven are about 22% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Eindhoven

Most booked hotels in Eindhoven

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Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€112+
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Westcord Hotel Eindhoven
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€105+
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Tulip Inn Eindhoven Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€98+
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Stayokay Hostel Eindhoven
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
€79+
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Campanile Hotel & Restaurant Eindhoven
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
€78+
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Hiring a car in Eindhoven

Hiring a car in Eindhoven costs €58 per day, on average, or €116 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Amsterdam Schiphol.

Expect to pay €2.19 per litre in Eindhoven (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €26.20 and €34.93. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Eindhoven, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Eindhoven costs €58 per day, on average, or €116 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Amsterdam Schiphol.

Expect to pay €2.19 per litre in Eindhoven (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €26.20 and €34.93. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Eindhoven, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Eindhoven

Intermediate estate car

5 Adults, 3 Bags

€48/day

Intermediate estate car
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