The average price of a 7-day trip to Rotterdam is $1,630 for a solo traveler, $2,927 for a couple, and $5,488 for a family of 4. Rotterdam hotels range from $48 to $132 per night with an average of $82, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $440 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 $31 to $85 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 Rotterdam, NL
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to RTM and stay in a Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam is usually early March.
Average Rotterdam Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Rotterdam for a week is $1,050-$2,481($150-$354 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $85 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $425 to $1,166 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $98 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Rotterdam for a week is $2,204-$4,826($315-$689 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $170 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $2,332 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $98 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Rotterdam for a week is $3,384-$8,124($483-$1,161 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $340 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $4,664 for economy
Lodging: $136 to $176 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $147 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Rotterdam
How cheap can you make a vacation to Rotterdam? The cheapest trip to Rotterdam is about $111 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 $120 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 $38.
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 Rotterdam for a week is $779-$2,258($111-$323 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $425 to $1,166 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Rotterdam for a week is $1,330-$3,676($190-$525 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $2,332 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Rotterdam for a week is $2,660-$7,016($380-$1,002 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $4,664 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $96 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Rotterdam cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Rotterdam Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Rotterdam.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Rotterdam for a week is $2,292-$10,029($327-$1,433 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $187 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,258 to $3,440 for first class
Lodging: $93 to $132 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Rotterdam for a week is $4,026-$14,778($575-$2,111 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $374 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,516 to $6,880 for first class
Lodging: $93 to $132 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Rotterdam for a week is $8,052-$26,916($1,150-$3,845 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $748 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,032 to $13,760 for first class
Lodging: $186 to $264 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Rotterdam Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Rotterdam is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Rotterdam 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.
Rotterdam 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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Prices are based on Rotterdam 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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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Rotterdam.
Flight Costs to Rotterdam
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 Rotterdam our data includes 75 originating airports, and 48 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Rotterdam 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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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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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 Rotterdam, 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 Rotterdam can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $542 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.