Zwolle travel guide
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You're Going to Love Zwolle
With a population of 111,805, Zwolle is a must-see destination in Overijssel, Netherlands.
When to visit Zwolle
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Zwolle in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Zwolle, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Zwolle
Plane
Although Zwolle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 93 km from Zwolle. The shortest flight to Zwolle from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 12h 40m.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Zwolle, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Zwolle to Brussels takes 1h 33m and costs around RM 218 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about RM 213 for a 2h 57m trip. The train station in Zwolle is called Zwolle, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Zwolle is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 83 km from Zwolle. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Zwolle, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Zwolle takes 95 km and will cost you around RM 43. From Düsseldorf, the ticket costs about RM 52 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Zwolle
Where to stay in popular areas of Zwolle
Hiring a car in Zwolle
Expect to pay RM 10.57 per litre in Zwolle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 126.75 and RM 169.00. The most frequently booked car type in Zwolle is Economy (Opel Corsa 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, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.