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
€101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Eindhoven in July
Estimated hotel price
€101
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 4 miles 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 AccesRail. The train journey from Eindhoven to Paris takes 3h 08m and costs around €46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berlin, expect to pay about €31 for a 6h 40m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Eindhoven Centraal is the busiest station in Eindhoven. Another popular train station is Eindhoven Beukenlaan, located 1.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Eindhoven is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 69 miles from Eindhoven. You’ll find branches of Budget and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Eindhoven using FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Eindhoven takes 65 miles and will cost you around €11. From Brussels, the ticket costs about €18 for a journey of 165 miles. The most popular bus station is Eindhoven Evoluon, located 1.5 miles from the city centre of Eindhoven. Eindhoven Zernikestraat is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Eindhoven, you’ll arrive at Eindhoven Airport (EIN), which is located 4 miles 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 AccesRail. The train journey from Eindhoven to Paris takes 3h 08m and costs around €46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berlin, expect to pay about €31 for a 6h 40m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Eindhoven Centraal is the busiest station in Eindhoven. Another popular train station is Eindhoven Beukenlaan, located 1.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Eindhoven is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 69 miles from Eindhoven. You’ll find branches of Budget and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Eindhoven using FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Eindhoven takes 65 miles and will cost you around €11. From Brussels, the ticket costs about €18 for a journey of 165 miles. The most popular bus station is Eindhoven Evoluon, located 1.5 miles from the city centre of Eindhoven. Eindhoven Zernikestraat is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Eindhoven

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Eindhoven

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
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Delta
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British Airways
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Turkish Airlines
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SWISS
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Iberia
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United Airlines
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Qatar Airways
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Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
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Air Canada
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Etihad Airways
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Austrian Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Finnair
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Singapore Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
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LOT
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Where to stay in Eindhoven

Average rates range from around €90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €103 and up for a 5-star experience.

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)
€99+
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Holiday Inn Eindhoven Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€65+
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Westcord Hotel Eindhoven
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€76+
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Tulip Inn Eindhoven Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent 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, 21% more expensive than at Amsterdam Schiphol.

Expect to pay €2.06 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 €24.64 and €32.85. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Eindhoven, while also 71% 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, 21% more expensive than at Amsterdam Schiphol.

Expect to pay €2.06 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 €24.64 and €32.85. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Eindhoven, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Eindhoven

Intermediate estate car

5 Adults, 3 Bags

€55/day

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