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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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When to visit Hoofddorp

Hoofddorp in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 432
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hoofddorp in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 432
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 Malaysia to Hoofddorp include Air France, KLM and Malaysia Airlines. The shortest flight to Hoofddorp from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by Train. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around RM 172 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about RM 184 for a 3h 25m 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 Budget and Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and STUDENT AGENCY. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 105 km and will cost you around RM 65. From Brussels, the ticket costs about RM 82 for a journey of 274 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 Malaysia to Hoofddorp include Air France, KLM and Malaysia Airlines. The shortest flight to Hoofddorp from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by Train. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around RM 172 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about RM 184 for a 3h 25m 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 Budget and Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and STUDENT AGENCY. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 105 km and will cost you around RM 65. From Brussels, the ticket costs about RM 82 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near Hoofddorp

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Hoofddorp

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,470 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hoofddorp

Hiring a car in Hoofddorp

Expect to pay RM 9.24 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 RM 110.78 and RM 147.70. The most frequently booked car type in Hoofddorp is Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 9.24 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 RM 110.78 and RM 147.70. The most frequently booked car type in Hoofddorp is Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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