Haarlem travel guide
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You're Going to Love Haarlem
With a population of 147,590, Haarlem is a must-see destination in North Holland, Netherlands. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Haarlem deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Haarlem
How to Get to Haarlem
Plane
When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 12 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 35h 05m.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Haarlem 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. Located 1.9 km from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.6 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Haarlem is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 17 km from Haarlem. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Haarlem using FlixBus or BlaBlaBus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 113 km and will cost you around $14. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 137 km.
Airlines serving Haarlem
Where to stay in Haarlem
Average rates range from around $223 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $317 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hello I'M Local and Hotel Carillon.
Where to stay in popular areas of Haarlem
Most booked hotels in Haarlem
Hiring a car in Haarlem
Expect to pay $3.35 per litre in Haarlem (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 Haarlem is Luxury (Audi A4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.