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 |
€ 21,95 | 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 |
€ 32,50 | Book online >> |
| Tour to Volendam, Marken and the Zaanse Schans | € 66,50 | Book online >> |
Tip! Order I Amsterdam City Card – price € 67/ € 94/ € 110/ € 130 / € 140 – 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 € 28 per day. For example, a single ticket to the Rijksmuseum costs € 25, and entry to Artis Zoo costs € 32,50. 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 € 274,45 with your I amsterdam card for 72 hours in 2026.
| Card valid for | Price in 2026 | Cost per day | Book the card online |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | € 67 | € 67 | Book >> |
| 48 hours | € 94 | € 47 | Book >> |
| 72 hours | € 115 | € 38,33 | Book >> |
| 96 hours | € 130 | € 32,50 | Book >> |
| 120 hours | € 140 | € 28 | Book >> |
- Learn more about the I Amsterdam city card >>
Important: in 2026 you have to book museum tickets with a timeslot online.
Canal cruise prices in Amsterdam in 2026
| 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
Tip! My favourite tours from Amsterdam are the ones by Hop on Hop off Holland, departing from This is Holland. These tours combine the freedom of traveling on your own with the ease of not having to think about logistics. Most of them will take you to your chosen destination in a comfortable bus and give you time to explore it on your own.| Tour from to: | Price in 2026 | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Zaanse Schans | € 19,50 | Tickets |
| Volendam | € 25 | Tickets |
| Giethoorn | from € 64,50 | Tickets |
| Efteling | from € 92,50 | Tickets |
| Alkmaar | from € 69,50 | Tickets |
Popular private tours in the Netherlands:
- Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Giethoorn private trip, from € 390 per person
- Giethoorn private trip with drone footage, € 400 per group up to 3
- Private day trip from Amsterdam to the Dutch Castles, from € 780 per group
- Holland highlight helicopter tour, from € 2,410 per group up to 3
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 >>
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.
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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