With a population of 122.378, Maastricht is the largest city in Limburg, Netherlands by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Maastricht to see all of its attractions.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Maastricht in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °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 June, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Maastricht, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
When flying to Maastricht, you’ll arrive at Maastricht/Aachen (MST), which is located 9 km from the city centre.
Located 1.2 km from the city centre, Maastricht is the busiest station in Maastricht. Another popular train station is Maastricht Randwyck, located 2.3 km from the centre.
Another option to get to Maastricht is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 178 km from Maastricht. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maastricht, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From Brussels, the bus ride to Maastricht takes 153 km and will cost you around S$ 19. From Paris, the ticket costs about S$ 50 for a journey of 515 km. Maastricht’s bus station is located 2.1 km from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the Kruisherenhotel Maastricht to great affordable options like the Le Theatre Hotel, Maastricht offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 171 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 517 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Stadsherberg De Poshoorn and easyHotel Maastricht City Centre. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Maastricht, with prices from S$ 71 to S$ 941 per night. Heugem is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Maastricht are about 99% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Expect to pay S$ 3.05 per litre in Maastricht (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 36.50 and S$ 48.67. The most frequently booked car type in Maastricht is Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.