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

Eindhoven travel guide

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With a population of 209,620, Eindhoven is the largest city in Noord-Brabant, Netherlands by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 19 days in order to fully appreciate everything Eindhoven has to offer.

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When to visit Eindhoven

Eindhoven in August
Estimated hotel price
AED 543
1 night at 3-star hotel
Eindhoven in August
Estimated hotel price
AED 543
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Eindhoven in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Eindhoven, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Eindhoven

Plane

When flying to Eindhoven, you’ll arrive at Eindhoven Airport (EIN), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Eindhoven from the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 14h 30m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Eindhoven, followed by Train. The train journey from Eindhoven to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around AED 184 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about AED 184 for a 3h 21m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Eindhoven Centraal is the busiest station in Eindhoven. Another popular train station is Eindhoven Beukenlaan, located 1.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Eindhoven is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 111 km from Eindhoven. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Eindhoven, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and STUDENT AGENCY. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Eindhoven takes 121 km and will cost you around AED 48. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about AED 125 for a journey of 137 km. The most popular bus station is Eindhoven Zernikestraat, located 0.7 km from the city centre of Eindhoven. Eindhoven Evoluon is also a commonly used station, and is 2.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Eindhoven, you’ll arrive at Eindhoven Airport (EIN), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Eindhoven from the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 14h 30m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Eindhoven, followed by Train. The train journey from Eindhoven to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around AED 184 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about AED 184 for a 3h 21m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Eindhoven Centraal is the busiest station in Eindhoven. Another popular train station is Eindhoven Beukenlaan, located 1.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Eindhoven is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 111 km from Eindhoven. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Eindhoven, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and STUDENT AGENCY. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Eindhoven takes 121 km and will cost you around AED 48. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about AED 125 for a journey of 137 km. The most popular bus station is Eindhoven Zernikestraat, located 0.7 km from the city centre of Eindhoven. Eindhoven Evoluon is also a commonly used station, and is 2.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Eindhoven

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Eindhoven

Lufthansa
Good (7,938 reviews)
KLM
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British Airways
Good (7,905 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,321 reviews)
Delta
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SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,188 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,620 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,951 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,216 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,283 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,502 reviews)
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Where to stay in Eindhoven

Average rates range from around AED 436 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 452 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Eindhoven, with prices from AED 88 to AED 3,830 per night. Binnenstad is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Eindhoven are about 21% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Eindhoven

Most booked hotels in Eindhoven

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Westcord Hotel Eindhoven
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 426+
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Crown Hotel Eindhoven
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 420+
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Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 426+
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Sandton Eindhoven Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 350+
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Stayokay Hostel Eindhoven
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
AED 312+
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Campanile Hotel & Restaurant Eindhoven
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
AED 334+
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Hiring a car in Eindhoven

Hiring a car in Eindhoven costs AED 270 per day, on average, or AED 5,123 if you want to hire it for 19 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Eindhoven.

Expect to pay AED 10.91 per litre in Eindhoven (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 130.89 and AED 174.52. The most frequently booked car type in Eindhoven is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Eindhoven costs AED 270 per day, on average, or AED 5,123 if you want to hire it for 19 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Eindhoven.

Expect to pay AED 10.91 per litre in Eindhoven (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 130.89 and AED 174.52. The most frequently booked car type in Eindhoven is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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