The average price of a 7-day trip to Amsterdam is $2,118 for a solo traveler, $3,804 for a couple, and $7,131 for a family of 4. Amsterdam hotels range from $109 to $347 per night with an average of $153, while most vacation rentals will cost $280 to $590 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Schiphol Airport (AMS) are between $607 and $946 per person for economy flights and $1,905 to $2,969 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $51 to $150 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.

See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.

 

 

The Cheapest Times to Visit Amsterdam, NL

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to AMS and stay in a Amsterdam hotel:

  • January 1st to April 1st
  • September 10th to December 9th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Amsterdam is usually late January and early February.

 

Average Amsterdam Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Amsterdam for a week is $1,356-$3,133($194-$448 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $150 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $339 to $757 for economy

Lodging: $110 to $140 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $181 to $221 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Amsterdam for a week is $2,588-$5,318($370-$760 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $300 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $678 to $1,514 for economy

Lodging: $110 to $140 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $181 to $221 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Amsterdam for a week is $4,104-$9,352($586-$1,336 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $600 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,356 to $3,028 for economy

Lodging: $220 to $280 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $253 to $354 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Amsterdam

How cheap can you make a vacation to Amsterdam? The cheapest trip to Amsterdam is about $157 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $170 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $91.

Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.

Budget Solo Traveler

The lowest cost for one person to visit Amsterdam for a week is $1,102-$2,391($157-$342 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $62 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $339 to $757 for economy

Lodging: $91 to $109 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $170 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Amsterdam for a week is $1,658-$3,582($237-$512 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $124 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $678 to $1,514 for economy

Lodging: $91 to $109 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $170 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Amsterdam for a week is $3,316-$6,564($474-$938 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $248 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,356 to $3,028 for economy

Lodging: $182 to $218 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $238 to $300 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Amsterdam cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Amsterdam Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Amsterdam.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Amsterdam for a week is $2,606-$11,765($372-$1,681 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $97 to $300 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $925 to $1,877 for first class

Lodging: $167 to $347 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $590 to $1,298 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Amsterdam for a week is $4,210-$15,742($601-$2,249 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $194 to $600 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,850 to $3,754 for first class

Lodging: $167 to $347 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $590 to $1,298 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Amsterdam for a week is $8,420-$28,370($1,203-$4,053 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $388 to $1,200 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,700 to $7,508 for first class

Lodging: $334 to $694 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $826 to $2,077 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Amsterdam Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Amsterdam is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Amsterdam due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.

Amsterdam Lodging Cost by Star Status

The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.

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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Amsterdam hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.

Vacation Rental Prices

The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.

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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Amsterdam.

 

Flight Costs to Amsterdam

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $946 average in early August to a low of $607 in late January and early February. Median flight price is $753. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Amsterdam our data includes 508 originating airports, and 200 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Amsterdam from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $12,047 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like London Luton (LTN) in London (the United Kingdom) at an average of just $71.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Amsterdam, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $339, so you can easily save about 56% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.

 

Daily Expenses Budget

Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Amsterdam can easily cost $460 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $31 per person. Private tours can cost $924 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.

 

 

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