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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Haarlem has to offer.
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 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 27h 25m.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Rotterdam takes 0h 30m and costs around $50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $64 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 1.2 miles from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.3 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Haarlem is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 11 miles from Haarlem. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 59 miles and will cost you around $6. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 85 miles.
Airlines serving Haarlem
Where to stay in Haarlem
Average rates range from around $240 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $294 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 $3.16 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 $37.81 and $50.41. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.