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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 November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hoofddorp in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 142
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 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Singapore to Hoofddorp include Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines and Air France. The shortest flight to Hoofddorp from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 20m.

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 S$ 44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 53 for a 3h 25m trip. The train station in Hoofddorp is called Hoofddorp, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hoofddorp is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 10 miles from Hoofddorp. You’ll find branches of keddy by Europcar and Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 45 miles and will cost you around S$ 8. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about S$ 44 for a journey of 125 miles.

Plane

When flying to Hoofddorp, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Singapore to Hoofddorp include Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines and Air France. The shortest flight to Hoofddorp from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 20m.

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 S$ 44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 53 for a 3h 25m trip. The train station in Hoofddorp is called Hoofddorp, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hoofddorp is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 10 miles from Hoofddorp. You’ll find branches of keddy by Europcar and Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 45 miles and will cost you around S$ 8. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about S$ 44 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airports near Hoofddorp

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Hoofddorp

KLM
Good (1,480 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,877 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,836 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,359 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,289 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,160 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,514 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,549 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,862 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,185 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,234 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hoofddorp

Hiring a car in Hoofddorp

Expect to pay S$ 3.26 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 S$ 39.09 and S$ 52.12. 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 (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 3.26 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 S$ 39.09 and S$ 52.12. 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 (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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