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.
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 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 Rotterdam takes 0h 21m and costs around RM 277 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about RM 291 for a 1h 34m 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 Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Bus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 97 km and will cost you around RM 33. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about RM 81 for a journey of 137 km.
Airlines serving Haarlem
Where to stay in Haarlem
Average rates range from around RM 708 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,091 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hello I'M Local and Stayokay Hostel Haarlem.
Where to stay in popular areas of Haarlem
Hiring a car in Haarlem
Expect to pay RM 10.56 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 126.63 and RM 168.84. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.