The average price of a 7-day trip to the Netherlands is $1,035 for a solo traveler, $1,560 for a couple, and $2,190 for a family of 4. Netherlands hotels range from $51 to $221 per night with an average of $85, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $460 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to the Netherlands (from all airports) are between $908 and $1,307 per person for economy flights and $2,851 to $4,104 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $38 to $78 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 the Netherlands

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

  • September 10th to December 9th (except the week of October 22nd)
  • December 24th to April 1st

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in the Netherlands is usually mid to late September.

 

Average Netherlands Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit the Netherlands for a week is $1,118-$2,448($160-$350 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $78 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $456 to $1,206 for economy

Lodging: $66 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $95 to $116 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit the Netherlands for a week is $1,839-$4,199($263-$600 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $156 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $911 to $2,411 for economy

Lodging: $66 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $95 to $116 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit the Netherlands for a week is $3,677-$8,050($525-$1,150 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $151 to $312 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,822 to $4,822 for economy

Lodging: $133 to $171 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $142 to $174 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to the Netherlands

How cheap can you make a vacation to the Netherlands? The cheapest trip to the Netherlands is about $121 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 $20 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 the Netherlands for a week is $847-$2,240($121-$320 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $456 to $1,206 for economy

Lodging: $43 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $97 to $128 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit the Netherlands for a week is $1,435-$3,711($205-$530 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $911 to $2,411 for economy

Lodging: $43 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $97 to $128 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit the Netherlands for a week is $2,870-$7,037($410-$1,005 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $151 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,822 to $4,822 for economy

Lodging: $86 to $101 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $146 to $193 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very possible to travel to the Netherlands cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Netherlands Trip

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

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit the Netherlands for a week is $2,288-$9,641($327-$1,377 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $156 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,144 to $3,005 for first class

Lodging: $102 to $221 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $459 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit the Netherlands for a week is $3,956-$13,732($565-$1,962 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $151 to $311 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,287 to $6,011 for first class

Lodging: $102 to $221 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $459 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit the Netherlands for a week is $7,925-$24,739($1,132-$3,534 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $303 to $622 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,574 to $12,021 for first class

Lodging: $205 to $443 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $693 to $1,394 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Netherlands Hotel Prices

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

Netherlands 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 Netherlands 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 the Netherlands.

 

Flight Costs to the Netherlands

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,307 average in early July to a low of $908 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $525. These prices are based on millions of flights. For the Netherlands our data includes thousands of originating airports, and hundreds of airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations.

 

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 the Netherlands, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $399, so you can easily save about 44% 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 the Netherlands can easily cost $284 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $567 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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