The average price of a 7-day trip to Wadden Islands is $1,223 for a solo traveler, $2,197 for a couple, and $4,118 for a family of 4. Wadden Islands hotels range from $43 to $194 per night with an average of $75, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $380 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 $33 to $67 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 Wadden Islands, NL
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to AMS and stay in a Wadden Islands hotel:
- January 1st to April 1st
- September 10th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Wadden Islands is usually late January and early February.
Average Wadden Islands Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Wadden Islands for a week is $894-$1,773($128-$253 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $67 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $339 to $842 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $72 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $63 to $77 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Wadden Islands for a week is $2,000-$3,292($286-$470 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $134 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $678 to $1,684 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $72 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $63 to $77 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Wadden Islands for a week is $2,808-$6,108($401-$873 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $268 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,356 to $3,368 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $144 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $88 to $123 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Wadden Islands
How cheap can you make a vacation to Wadden Islands? The cheapest trip to Wadden Islands is about $96 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 $40 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 $37.
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 Wadden Islands for a week is $673-$1,426($96-$204 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $339 to $842 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $43 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Wadden Islands for a week is $1,124-$2,492($161-$356 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $678 to $1,684 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $43 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Wadden Islands for a week is $2,140-$4,840($306-$691 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,356 to $3,368 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $86 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $56 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Wadden Islands cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Wadden Islands Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Wadden Islands.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Wadden Islands for a week is $1,869-$7,249($267-$1,036 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $134 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $831 to $1,979 for first class
Lodging: $96 to $194 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $722 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Wadden Islands for a week is $3,162-$10,166($452-$1,452 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $268 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,662 to $3,958 for first class
Lodging: $96 to $194 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $722 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Wadden Islands for a week is $6,324-$18,166($903-$2,595 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $264 to $536 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,324 to $7,916 for first class
Lodging: $192 to $388 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $532 to $1,083 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Wadden Islands Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Wadden Islands is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Wadden Islands 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.
Wadden Islands 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 Wadden Islands 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 Wadden Islands.
Flight Costs to Wadden Islands
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 Wadden Islands our data includes 508 originating airports, and 200 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Wadden Islands 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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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 Wadden Islands, 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 Wadden Islands can easily cost $240 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $485 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.