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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 March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 139
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hoofddorp in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 139
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 France, KLM and Air New Zealand. 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$ 47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 60 for a 3h 08m 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 Europcar and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Union Ivkoni. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 80 miles and will cost you around S$ 15. From Düsseldorf, the ticket costs about S$ 24 for a journey of 170 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 France, KLM and Air New Zealand. 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$ 47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 60 for a 3h 08m 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 Europcar and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Union Ivkoni. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 80 miles and will cost you around S$ 15. From Düsseldorf, the ticket costs about S$ 24 for a journey of 170 miles.

Airports near Hoofddorp

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Hoofddorp

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,749 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,704 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,863 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,209 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,488 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,666 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,672 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,376 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,145 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,439 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,130 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hoofddorp

Hiring a car in Hoofddorp

Expect to pay S$ 3.02 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$ 36.16 and S$ 48.21. 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$ 3.02 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$ 36.16 and S$ 48.21. 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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