Train (fastest + simplest): Schiphol → Amsterdam Sloterdijk → Zandvoort aan Zee. ~45–60 mins total. Tap your contactless card to travel. 

Bus (good late night / with luggage): R-net 300 from Schiphol → Haarlem → 81 to Zandvoort. ~60–80 mins. 

Taxi / ride-hail: ~30 mins door-to-door depending on traffic; typical fares seen ~€80–€100 from Schiphol. 

From Zandvoort station to Tent 6: Beach is a few minutes from the station; Tent 6 is along the south promenade (allow ~15–20 min seaside walk). 

Good rental options in Haarlem:

Black Bikes – central, daily 09:00–18:00, Houtplein 22. 

Rent a Bike Haarlem – city centre (Drossestraat 2) with standard/child options. 

Green Bikes / Bike Tours Haarlem – clear daily rates; city bikes from ~€15/day. 

Cash Vs Card: Most places are card-only. Contactless debit/credit cards and phones (Apple/Google Pay) work everywhere, but Amex isn’t always accepted. Carrying some euros in cash is handy, but you may not need it often.

Transport: Trains, trams, and buses all use tap-in/tap-out contactless (just use your bank card/phone). No tickets needed.

Cycling culture: Bikes rule the road here. Always look both ways for bikes — they’re fast and quiet! If you rent a bike, stick to cycle lanes (marked in red).

Taxis & Uber: Taxis can be pricey compared to the UK. Uber works well in Amsterdam and Haarlem but is limited in smaller towns like Zandvoort.

Language: Dutch people speak excellent English — you won’t struggle. Still, a friendly “Dankjewel” (thank you) goes a long way.

Shops & supermarkets: Supermarkets like Albert Heijn are everywhere and great for snacks and drinks. Most shops don’t open late at night.