Zandvoort travel guide

Zandvoort Tourism | Zandvoort Guide

You're Going to Love Zandvoort

With a population of 16,868, Zandvoort is a must-see destination in North Holland, Netherlands. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Zandvoort deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Zandvoort

Zandvoort in January
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Zandvoort in January
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Zandvoort

Plane

When flying to Zandvoort, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 18 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Zandvoort from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 35h 05m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Zandvoort, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Zandvoort to Brussels takes 1h 34m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Maastricht, expect to pay about $51 for a 2h 08m trip. The train station in Zandvoort is called Zandvoort aan Zee, and is located 0.1 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Zandvoort is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 25 km from Zandvoort. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Zandvoort using FlixBus or BlaBlaBus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Zandvoort takes 113 km and will cost you around $14. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 137 km.

Plane

When flying to Zandvoort, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 18 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Zandvoort from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 35h 05m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Zandvoort, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Zandvoort to Brussels takes 1h 34m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Maastricht, expect to pay about $51 for a 2h 08m trip. The train station in Zandvoort is called Zandvoort aan Zee, and is located 0.1 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Zandvoort is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 25 km from Zandvoort. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Zandvoort using FlixBus or BlaBlaBus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Zandvoort takes 113 km and will cost you around $14. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 137 km.

Airports near Zandvoort

Airlines serving Zandvoort

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Zandvoort

Average rates range from around $214 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $279 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Zandvoort

Most booked hotels in Zandvoort

Amsterdam Beach Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$198+
ibis budget Amsterdam City South
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$145+
Palace Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$222+
NH Zandvoort
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$229+
Best Western Plus Amsterdam Airport Hotel
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$144+

Hiring a car in Zandvoort

Expect to pay $3.35 per litre in Zandvoort (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $40.17 and $53.55. The most frequently booked car type in Zandvoort is Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.35 per litre in Zandvoort (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $40.17 and $53.55. The most frequently booked car type in Zandvoort is Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.