What budget for activities and outings Netherlands?
For Amsterdam, the Iamsterdam card is recommended if you are planning several visits.
In Rotterdam, the Rotterdam Welcome card is a must and also includes transportation
In the Netherlands, you can do sports while moving around if you do it by bike! The big parks of the cities are also outdoor gyms and it is very pleasant. The many yoga and Pilates studios accept day visitors by booking a trial class.
In some markets, such as the Noordermarkt in Amsterdam, you can find cheap clothing.
Prices are often around 15 euros, but we advise you to book online for some evenings. If you already have a ticket, it will be difficult to be refused entry, but above all, you will generally pay a few euros less than at the box office.
What budget to eat Netherlands?
The Netherlands is a country that can be experienced at many different speeds and on a budget. However, prices have risen dramatically in recent years and restaurants will be a major expense if you want to eat properly seated.
Doggy bags are not mandatory, but many restaurants do have them
We have sometimes included all-you-can-eat places in cities, which can be interesting, especially if you are traveling with your family
If you are very hungry and have a small budget, why not succumb to Febo, a fast-food machine where you can pull food from a wall.
The places that offer it are often the ones to avoid: no happy hour in the good Dutch bars..
If you are on a tight budget, we advise you to avoid drinking wine during your stay, which is often expensive, and to prefer beer, preferably local, which is more affordable.
What is the budget for accommodation Netherlands?
Accommodation is very expensive in the Netherlands and even more so in Amsterdam. A large part of your budget will be spent on it. It is difficult to sleep for less than 115 € in a double room.
All prices are inclusive of tax. A large number of hotels add a tourist tax per night to their prices.
The hotel industry has improved a lot these last years and the design hostels with all comfort exist, we tested them! Cities such as The Hague, Rotterdam and Eindhoven offer interesting prices on weekends when the business clientele has left the area.
Travel budget Netherlands and cost of living
The country can be experienced differently depending on your budget. You can limit the costs by staying in hostels and eating at fish stalls. If your budget is stretchy, more luxurious hotels and restaurants are available.
Prices charged by hotels can vary by as much as double depending on the time of year and the event being celebrated. For example, the prices soar around the national holiday on April 27. Hotel rooms are always more expensive on Fridays and Saturdays (except in hotels designed for congresses in the suburbs) and you have to book them online to get the best deals. If the prices in Amsterdam are too high, you can look in the suburbs or in other cities (Utrecht, Haarlem, The Hague and even Rotterdam) and modify your stay.
Taxes are always included in the price except for hotel nights where they are added to the price. These taxes differ from city to city.
There is no haggling in the Netherlands except during the big market on King's Day!
