The average price of a 7-day trip to Leiden is $1,694 for a solo traveler, $3,042 for a couple, and $5,704 for a family of 4. Leiden hotels range from $53 to $241 per night with an average of $98, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $480 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) are between $681 and $1,458 per person for economy flights and $2,137 to $4,575 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 to $83 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 Leiden, NL

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

  • August 13th to October 14th (except the week of August 27th)
  • November 5th to December 9th
  • December 24th to March 25th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Leiden is usually early March.

 

Average Leiden Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Leiden for a week is $1,051-$2,565($150-$366 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $83 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $425 to $1,312 for economy

Lodging: $67 to $97 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $92 to $112 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Leiden for a week is $2,212-$4,750($316-$679 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $166 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $850 to $2,624 for economy

Lodging: $67 to $97 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $92 to $112 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Leiden for a week is $3,400-$8,736($486-$1,248 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $332 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,700 to $5,248 for economy

Lodging: $134 to $194 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $147 to $157 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Leiden

How cheap can you make a vacation to Leiden? The cheapest trip to Leiden is about $118 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $60 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 $43.

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 Leiden for a week is $823-$2,192($118-$313 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $425 to $1,312 for economy

Lodging: $43 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Leiden for a week is $1,388-$3,784($198-$541 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $850 to $2,624 for economy

Lodging: $43 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Leiden for a week is $2,776-$7,328($397-$1,047 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,700 to $5,248 for economy

Lodging: $86 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $96 to $160 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Leiden cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Leiden Trip

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

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Leiden for a week is $2,072-$9,534($296-$1,362 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $166 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,012 to $3,188 for first class

Lodging: $102 to $241 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $480 to $864 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Leiden for a week is $3,532-$13,884($505-$1,983 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $332 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,024 to $6,376 for first class

Lodging: $102 to $241 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $480 to $864 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Leiden for a week is $7,064-$25,692($1,009-$3,670 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $664 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,048 to $12,752 for first class

Lodging: $204 to $482 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $720 to $1,382 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Leiden Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Leiden is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Leiden 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.

Leiden 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 Leiden 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 Leiden.

 

Flight Costs to Leiden

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,458 average in early to mid June to a low of $681 in early March. Median flight price is $700. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Leiden our data includes 75 originating airports, and 48 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Leiden from an airport like Waisha (SWA) in Shantou (China) for an average $3,238 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like London City (LCY) in London (the United Kingdom) at an average of just $169.

 

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 Leiden, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $778, so you can easily save about 114% 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 Leiden can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $600 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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