Hoofddorp travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hoofddorp

With a population of 132.734, Hoofddorp is a must-see destination in North Holland, Netherlands. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hoofddorp has to offer.

When to visit Hoofddorp

Hoofddorp in December
Estimated hotel price
€85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hoofddorp in December
Estimated hotel price
€85
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hoofddorp

Plane

When flying to Hoofddorp, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 5 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Ireland to Hoofddorp include Delta, KLM and Kenya Airways. The shortest flight to Hoofddorp from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by Nederlandse Spoorwegen. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Brussels takes 1h 33m and costs around €46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about €28 for a 3h 05m trip. The train station in Hoofddorp is called Hoofddorp, and is located 1.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hoofddorp is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 16 km from Hoofddorp. You’ll find branches of keddy by Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 137 km and will cost you around €14. From Brussels, the ticket costs about €12 for a journey of 257 km.

Plane

When flying to Hoofddorp, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 5 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Ireland to Hoofddorp include Delta, KLM and Kenya Airways. The shortest flight to Hoofddorp from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by Nederlandse Spoorwegen. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Brussels takes 1h 33m and costs around €46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about €28 for a 3h 05m trip. The train station in Hoofddorp is called Hoofddorp, and is located 1.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hoofddorp is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 16 km from Hoofddorp. You’ll find branches of keddy by Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 137 km and will cost you around €14. From Brussels, the ticket costs about €12 for a journey of 257 km.

Airports near Hoofddorp

Airlines serving Hoofddorp

Lufthansa
Good (7,170 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,346 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,838 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,788 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,905 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,506 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,194 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,665 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,335 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,234 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,177 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,302 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hoofddorp

Most booked hotels in Hoofddorp

Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€84+
Best Western Plus Amsterdam Airport Hotel
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
€67+

Hiring a car in Hoofddorp

Expect to pay €1.99 per litre in Hoofddorp (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €23.79 and €31.72. The most frequently booked car type in Hoofddorp is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.99 per litre in Hoofddorp (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €23.79 and €31.72. The most frequently booked car type in Hoofddorp is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.