How much money should I take to Amsterdam? Is it expensive? These are the questions probably everyone is curious about while planning a vacation in the Netherlands. Here are the prices in 2026 in Amserdam that will help you calculate your travel budget.
Prices in Amsterdam in 2026
Museums & Attractions Prices in Amsterdam in 2026
| Museum | Price | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Rijksmuseum | € 27 | Order online >> |
| Van Gogh museum |
€ 27 | Book online >> |
| Moco museum |
€ 19,95 (20% off at the official website) | Book online >> |
| Madame Tussauds Museum | € 27,00 | Book online >> |
| Science center NEMO | € 21,50 | Buy online >> |
| Royal Palace in Amsterdam | € 13,50 | Book online >> |
| Heineken Experience museum | € 24,95 | Book online >> |
| Canal cruise | from € 17,50 | Tickets online >> |
| ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo |
€ 30,50 | Book online >> |
| Tour to Volendam, Marken and the Zaanse Schans | € 66,50 | Book online >> |
Tip! Order I Amsterdam City Card – price € 65/ € 90/ € 108/ € 123 / € 135 – valid for 24/ 48/ 72/ 96 /120 hours correspondingly – and save on public transport and museum visits, as well as bike rental in Amsterdam.
If you buy the I amsterdam City Card for 120 hours, it costs only € 27 per day. For example, a single ticket to the Rijksmuseum costs € 25, and entry to Artis Zoo costs € 30,50. Both of these – plus more than 70 other attractions – are free with the I amsterdam City Card. See what is included in the card and order it online.
- Here is an example how you can easily save € 244,95 with your I amsterdam card for 72 hours.
| Card valid for | Price in 2026 | Cost per day | Book the card online |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | € 65 | € 65 | Book online >> |
| 48 hours | € 90 | € 45 | Book online >> |
| 72 hours | € 108 | € 36 | Book online >> |
| 96 hours | € 123 | € 30,75 | Book online >> |
| 120 hours | € 135 | € 27 | Book online >> |
Important: in 2026 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 |
Tours and Day trips from Amsterdam
Most popular tours and day trips in the Netherlands:
- Windmills at Zaanse Schans, from € 39
- Zaanse Schans, Marken, Edam and Volendam day trip, from € 45
- Giethoorn tour. Little Venice of the Netherlands, including a traditional Giethoorn canal tour, from € 65.
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 | € 10,00 | 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 >> |
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. Check the details at NS.nl and order ticket online >>
Prices for food and drinks in Amsterdam in 2026
- € 6 – € 8 – glass of beer
- € 7,50 – € 9 – glass of wine
- € 4 – € 5,50 – cup of coffee
- € 4 to € 6 – portion of Dutch herring sandwich (and this is where you can find it in Amsterdam)
- € 9 – € 15 – portion of soup
- € 13 – € 18 – sandwich
- from € 50 – three course menu dinner (per person, excluding alcohol).
Prices in supermarkets in Amsterdam in 2026
- from € 5 – bottle of wine
- € 5-7 – package (6 х 0,33) of beer
- € 2 – one liter of juice
- € 4 – 250 gr of salami
Check prices in the Dutch supermarkets in 2026 >>
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. The tourist tax in Amsterdam, charged in the hotels, is 12,5% of the overnight rate, excluding VAT.
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 >>
Plan your visit to Amsterdam in minutes:
- 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.
- Book entrance tickets to the main attractions in advance.
- To save on transport and attraction tickets buy the I amsterdam city card, which includes city transport, museums entrance, canal cruise and bike rental.
- Check out our list of top 15 best things to do in Amsterdam.
Enjoy your stay in Amsterdam!
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