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Renting in Hoofddorp
Hoofddorp is the main town of the municipality of Haarlemmermeer, just a few minutes from Schiphol Airport. It has a large international community, as many residents work at the airport, for airlines, or at the multinational offices in business parks such as Beukenhorst and around the Taurusavenue. Amsterdam Zuid is less than twenty minutes away by train.
Most neighbourhoods were built after 1970 and are spacious, with wide streets, canals and parks. Toolenburg and Overbos offer family homes and water, while Floriande, developed around the 2002 Floriade horticultural expo, has modern homes near the Haarlemmermeerse Bos park. The centre and Pax have apartments close to the station. Graan voor Visch is one of the older, more affordable areas.
Furnished expat rentals are more common here than in most Dutch towns of this size, but demand is high, and good homes go quickly. Rents are high for a town outside Amsterdam, reflecting the airport economy. Social housing in Hoofddorp is allocated via WoningNet Stadsregio Amsterdam.
Tip: check the flight paths before choosing a home. Some parts of Hoofddorp lie close to approach and departure routes, so visit at different times of day to hear the aircraft noise for yourself.
Hoofddorp is slightly cheaper than Amsterdam, but Schiphol and international employers keep rents high for a town outside the city.
Neighbourhoods in Hoofddorp
Questions about renting in Hoofddorp
Three questions about renting in this city, answered briefly.
All frequently asked questionsHow close is Hoofddorp to Schiphol and Amsterdam?
Very close. Trains reach Schiphol in about seven minutes and Amsterdam Zuid in fifteen to twenty. Fast Zuidtangent buses connect Hoofddorp with Schiphol, Haarlem and Amstelveen. By car, the A4 and A5 motorways take you to the airport and Amsterdam within minutes, outside rush hour.
Is aircraft noise a problem in Hoofddorp?
It depends on the neighbourhood and which runways are in use. Some districts are close to flight paths, especially for the Polderbaan. Check noise maps published by Schiphol and visit the property at different times, including early morning and evening, before signing.
Which neighbourhoods suit expat families?
Toolenburg, Overbos and Floriande offer family homes, schools, parks and water. Floriande is next to the Haarlemmermeerse Bos, a large park with sports facilities. International schools are available in the wider region, including Amstelveen and Haarlem, so consider the school commute when choosing an area.
Photo: Hoofddorp Toolenburgbrug 04 by Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped.
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