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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Haarlem has to offer.

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When to visit Haarlem

Haarlem in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 404
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 404
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. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Haarlem include Emirates, Icelandair and Qantas Airways. The shortest flight to Haarlem from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 7h 10m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around AED 136 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from 's-Hertogenbosch, expect to pay about AED 84 for a 2h 20m 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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and STUDENT AGENCY. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 137 km and will cost you around AED 110. From Rotterdam, the ticket costs about AED 29 for a journey of 163 km.

Plane

When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 12 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Haarlem include Emirates, Icelandair and Qantas Airways. The shortest flight to Haarlem from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 7h 10m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around AED 136 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from 's-Hertogenbosch, expect to pay about AED 84 for a 2h 20m 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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and STUDENT AGENCY. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 137 km and will cost you around AED 110. From Rotterdam, the ticket costs about AED 29 for a journey of 163 km.

Airports near Haarlem

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Haarlem

Lufthansa
Good (7,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,586 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,921 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,783 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,689 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,211 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,210 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,937 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,847 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 AED 592 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 849 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 AED 103 to AED 1,752 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 AED 7.68 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 AED 92.12 and AED 122.82. 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, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 7.68 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 AED 92.12 and AED 122.82. 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, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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