Amsterdam Trip Cost – A Complete Guide for Absolute Beginners
Introduction
Today you are tasked with having a great time in one of the world’s most interesting cities – the city of Amsterdam, Netherlands. You are welcome to make a boring plan for this splendid city when it comes to traveling and more so on the aspect of cost. Here, we will go further into detail specifying all the aspects that need to be taken into account while calculating the costs of the Amsterdam trip. By the end of the above details, you will be able to know the ideal amount of money to set for any interesting adventure.
Accommodation
Accommodation is one of the first considerations that have to be taken seriously into account. There is an assortment of hotels in Amsterdam that ranges from hotels with large and comfortable rooms and facilities to the low budget hostels. Below are some average daily meat prices:
Hostel: €20-€50 per night
Mid-range hotel: €80-€150 per night
Luxury hotel: €200+ per night
There are cheaper and expensive accommodation and depending on the time one would wish to travel it is advisable to book in advance.
Transportation
Mean of transportation in this city is fairly easy as it is equipped with worthy transport means to enable easy movement within the city. Below will be some of the possible transport that can be considered:
Public Transport
Public transport of Amsterdam includes trams, buses, and metros which can help one to move from one place to another and get to some of the landmarks and areas. The price of a single trip ticket is around €3, however, it is cheaper if you get a daily pass if one wants to use the public transport now and then within the day.
Bicycles
Today bicycles can be seen as one of the most frequent means of transportation in Amsterdam. However, hiring a bicycle is one of the most entertaining ways to get around exploring the nooks and crannies of city like a real inhabitant and rather cheap, starting from €10 per day.
Food and Drinks
All tourists love good food, and one of the things that any tourist wouldn’t neglect is to taste some of the local foods. Amsterdam’s food market is quite rich and diverse giving a rich experience of various flavors. Here are the approximate costs one should bear in mind:
Street Food
They are all familiar with the Dutch fries or ‘friet’ that are a delicacy in Amsterdam. Again, it ought to cost between €€3 and €€5 for a portion.
Restaurants
If you wish to dine-in at a midani restaurant then it will cost around € 15 to € 25 per head. Ranges of more expensive restaurants may be between €30/ €50 and even more per head.
Drinks
It is often got that the price for the same product may be different when bought at a club and bought at a café. A beer will approximately cost €4-€6 while wine in a glass will go for €5-€8 in a common restaurant. Taking foods such as coffee, sodas, and the likes these are cheaper, ranging between €2 and €4 in most shops.
Activities and Attractions
It will be seen that Amsterdam has no scarcity of activities and visiting places of interest that may interest anyone. Some of the most commonly offered services and the approximate prices include:
Museums
The place is famous for several installations, especially tourism; prominent museums include the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum. The main ticket prices tend to vary between €15 to €25 per individual while some museums provide an even lesser price for student identity, online booking among other factors.
Canal Cruises
Walking on the Avenue is quite pleasant and strolling through the canals of Amsterdam is, of course, high on the list. As for the price, it is possible to say that an average canal trip may vary between €15 to € 25 per person depending on the type of cruise or duration.
Attractions
Other attractions that appeal to many tourists in this city include the Anne Frank House or Heineken Brewery Tour which costs €10-€25 per head.
Additional Expenses
Of course, the above mentioned details generally encompasses the major facades of cost for the Amsterdam trip, but there are certain other expenses also it is better to consider.
Souvenirs and shopping
Nightlife and entertainment
Day trips or excursions
Travel insurance
It is wise to incorporate the following expenses in your budget.
Final Thoughts
With this information, planning for an Amsterdam trip becomes easy since you know about the costs that you are going to face. What it important to know is these costs are estimated and may differ from one person to the other and with the seasons of the year. To get the maximum value and make no mistakes, it is always helpful to at least have a general plan of all the must-see attractions in this beautiful city and compare prices of the offered services.
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