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 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 | |
| Amsterdam tram/bus/metro ticket valid for 24 hours | € 9,00 | Book online >> |
| Train ticket from Schiphol to Amsterdam Centraal | € 5,90 | Book online >> |
| Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket | from € 21 | Book online >> |
| One-way train ticket from Amsterdam to Brussels | from € 25 | Book online >> |
| One-way train ticket from Amsterdam to Paris | from € 35 | Book online >> |
| Direct transfer from Amsterdam to Keukenhof | from € 35 | Book 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
| Museum | Price | Book online |
|---|---|---|
| Rijksmuseum | € 23,50 | Book online >> |
| Van Gogh museum |
€ 22,00 | Book online >> |
| Madame Tussauds Museum | € 26,50 | Book online >> |
| Science center NEMO | € 17,50 | Book online >> |
| Keukenhof 2024 |
€ 20,00 | Book online >> |
| Heineken Experience museum | € 23,00 | Book online >> |
| Canal cruise | € 17,50 | Book online >> |
| ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo |
€ 25,00 | 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 in Amsterdam.
- More about I Amsterdam city card >>
Important: in 2024 you have to book museum tickets with a timeslot online.
Cost of eating and drinking out Amsterdam in 2024
- € 4- 7 – a glass of beer
- € 5 – 9 – a glass of wine
- € 3,50 – 5,50 – a cup of coffee
- € 4 to € 6 – a portion of Dutch herring sandwich (and this is where you can find it in Amsterdam)
- € 8 – 10 – a 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 – a bottle of wine
- € 5-7 – a 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)
- approx. € 20 – one liter bottle of Genever
- diamonds in Amsterdam – check here >>
Tips:
- Bloemenmarkt (the Flower Market) offers the biggest and the cheapest selection of souvenirs in Amsterdam, while museum shops offer more chic and sophisticated items.
- At big department stores, like De Bijenkorf, you can order everything you like in online (saves time!) and pick up your order at the customer service desk.
Hotels in Amsterdam
An average night price in a decent Amsterdam’s hotel starts from € 100 – € 120. As a rule, 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 >>