How expensive is Amsterdam? How much money should I take to Amsterdam? These are the questions probably everyone is curious about while planning a vacation in the Netherlands. Here are the prices in 2024 in Amserdam that will help you calculate your travel budget.
Prices in Amsterdam in 2024
Amsterdam Public Transport Prices
| Ticket | Price | Book online |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam tram/bus/metro ticket valid for 1 hour | € 3,40 | |
| Tram/bus/metro ticket valid for 24 hours | € 9,00 | Buy online >> |
| Train ticket from Schiphol to Amsterdam Centraal | € 5,90 | Book online >> |
| Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket | from € 21 | Book online >> |
| Train ticket from Amsterdam to Brussels | € 25 | Order online >> |
| One-way ticket from Amsterdam to Paris | from € 35 | Book online >> |
| Direct transfer from Amsterdam to Keukenhof | from € 35 | Order online >> |
Tip: If you are travelling by train with a group of 2 to 7 people during off-peak hours ( i.e. weekdays before 06:30, between 09:00 and 16:00, and after 18:30. At weekends and all day on public holidays), you can buy group train tickets:
- 2 persons €34 (€ 17,00 per person)
- 3 persons € 34 (€ 11,33 per person)
- 4 persons € 38 (€ 9,50 per person)
- 5 persons € 42 (€ 8,40 per person)
- 6 persons € 46 (€ 7,67 per person)
- 7 persons € 50 (€ 7,15 per person)
Check the details at NS.nl and order ticket online >>
Museums & Attractions Prices in Amsterdam in 2024
| Museum | Price | Book online |
|---|---|---|
| Rijksmuseum | € 24,50 | Order online >> |
| Van Gogh museum |
€ 23,50 | Book online >> |
| Madame Tussauds Museum | € 26,50 | Book online >> |
| Science center NEMO | € 18,50 | Buy online >> |
| Keukenhof 2024 |
€ 20,00 | Book online >> |
| Heineken Experience museum | € 23,00 | Book online >> |
| Canal cruise | from € 17,50 | Tickets online >> |
| ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo |
€ 26,50 | Book online >> |
| Tour to Volendam, Marken and the Zaanse Schans | € 69,00 | Book online >> |
Tip! Order I Amsterdam City Card – price € 60/ € 85/ € 100/ € 115 / € 125 – valid for 24/ 48/ 72/ 96 /120 hours correspondingly – and save on public transport and museum visits, as well as bike rental in Amsterdam.
- Here is an example how you can easily save € 244,95 with your I amsterdam card for 72 hours.
| I amsterdam card valid for | Price in 2024 | Cost per day | Book the card online |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | € 60 | € 60 | Order I amsterdam card online >> |
| 48 hours | € 85 | € 42,50 | Order online >> |
| 72 hours | € 100 | € 33,3 | Order online >> |
| 96 hours | € 115 | € 28,75 | Order online >> |
| 120 hours | € 125 | € 25 | Order online >> |
Important: in 2024 you have to book museum tickets with a timeslot online.
Canal cruise prices in Amsterdam
| Type of cruise | Canal cruise price | Duration | Canal cruise tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical canal cruise | € 17,50 | 60 minutes | Online discount |
| Evening canal cruise | € 17,50 | 60 minutes | Book tickets |
| Hop-on hop-off canal cruise | from € 27,50 | 24 – 48 hours | Book tickets |
| Pizza canal cruise | from € 37,50 | 75 minutes | Book tickets |
| Dinner cruise with drinks | from € 79 | 120 minutes | Order online |
Prices for food and drinks in Amsterdam in 2024
- € 4- 7 – glass of beer
- € 5 – 9 – glass of wine
- € 3,50 – 5,50 – cup of coffee
- € 4 to € 6 – portion of Dutch herring sandwich (and this is where you can find it in Amsterdam)
- € 8 – 10 – portion of soup
- € 10 – 15 – sandwich
- from € 50 – three course menu dinner (per person, alcohol not included).
Prices in supermarkets in Amsterdam in 2024
- from € 5 – bottle of wine
- € 5-7 – package (6 х 0,33) of beer
- € 2 – one liter of juice
- €4 – 250 gr of salami
- € 10 – one kilo of chicken filet
Check prices in the Dutch supermarkets in 2024 >>
Tip: if you visit Albert Heijn shops (the largest Ducht chain of supermarkets) ask for a free bonus card at the Information desk and get discounts for a wide selection of products.
Souvenirs and shopping in Amsterdam
- € 30 – Dutch wooden shoes
- € 15 – for 3 packages of tulips bulbs
- € 3 – stroopwafels at HEMA shop (10 pieces)
- approximately € 20 – one liter bottle of Genever
Tips:
- Bloemenmarkt (the Flower Market) offers the biggest and the cheapest selection of souvenirs in Amsterdam, while museum shops offer more sophisticated items.
Hotels in Amsterdam
An average night price in a decent Amsterdam’s hotel starts from € 120 – € 150. Basically, the earlier you book, the better price you get. A 5-star hotel, cosy B&B, romantic canal boat or a privately owned apartment – what would you prefer? The Netherlands have a full variety of choice to offer. Check prices and availability >>
Visiting Amsterdam? Plan your trip
- Arriving to the Netherlands by plane? This is how you can get from the airport to the city center.
- Travelling from another European city by an international train? It will take you to Amsterdam Central station in the city center.
- There are numerous nice hotels in Amsterdam for every bugdet. We recommend Ambassade hotel, Andaz Prinsengracht and other hotels in the Nine Streets area on the canal belt of Amsterdam.
- Travel by public transport in Amsterdam with an unlimited pass for 1-7 days. Plan your door-to-door trip with the local Glimble app for iOS or Android.
- Alternatively buy the I amsterdam city card, which includes public transport, museums entrance, canal cruise and 24 hours bike rental.
- Check out our list of top 15 best things to do in Amsterdam.