Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Haarlem to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Haarlem

Haarlem in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 475
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 475
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 12h 40m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around RM 156 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about RM 199 for a 3h 05m 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 Alamo and Budget, 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 101 km and will cost you around RM 169. From Brussels, the ticket costs about RM 100 for a journey of 266 km.

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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 12h 40m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around RM 156 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about RM 199 for a 3h 05m 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 Alamo and Budget, 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 101 km and will cost you around RM 169. From Brussels, the ticket costs about RM 100 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Haarlem

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Haarlem

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,247 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haarlem

Average rates range from around RM 714 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,009 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hello I'm Local - Boutique Hostel and Hotel Carillon. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Haarlem, with prices from RM 121 to RM 2,064 per night. Centrum is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Haarlem are about 38% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Haarlem

Hiring a car in Haarlem

Expect to pay RM 9.05 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 RM 108.51 and RM 144.68. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 9.05 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 RM 108.51 and RM 144.68. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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