Is Amsterdam expensive? Here are the prices in Amsterdam in 2025, including prices for transport, museums, food and drink, hotels and souvenirs, that will help you plan your travel budget.
Public transport prices
| Ticket | Price | Book online |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam tram/bus/metro ticket valid for 1 hour | € 3,40 | |
| Tram/bus/metro ticket valid for 24 hours | € 9,50 | Buy online >> |
| Train ticket from Schiphol to Amsterdam Centraal | € 6,20 | Book online >> |
| Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket | from € 21 | Book online >> |
| Train ticket from Amsterdam to Brussels | € 25 | Order online >> |
| One-way ticket from Amsterdam to Paris | from € 35 | Book online >> |
| Direct transfer from Amsterdam to Keukenhof | from € 35 | Order online >> |
You can also travel to Amsterdam center by train from other European airports, like Paris Orly, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Brussels South Charleroi, Frankfurt International airport. Tickets are available at NS International official website.
Museums & Attractions Prices in Amsterdam in 2025
| Museum | Price | Book online |
|---|---|---|
| Rijksmuseum | € 27 | Order online >> |
| Van Gogh museum |
€ 26 | Book online >> |
| Madame Tussauds Museum | € 26,50 | Book online >> |
| Science center NEMO | € 18,50 | Buy online >> |
| Keukenhof 2025 |
€ 20,50 | Book online >> |
| Heineken Experience museum | € 24,95 | Book online >> |
| Canal cruise | from € 17,50 | Tickets online >> |
| ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo |
€ 26,50 | Book online >> |
| Tours to Giethoorn |
from € 79 | Book online >> |
| Tour to Volendam, Marken and the Zaanse Schans | € 66,50 | Book online >> |
Tip! Order I Amsterdam City Card – price € 65/ € 90/ € 108/ € 123 / € 135 – valid for 24/ 48/ 72/ 96 /120 hours correspondingly – and save on public transport and museum visits, as well as bike rental in Amsterdam.
Here is an example how you can save € 244,95 with your I amsterdam card for 72 hours.
| Card valid for | Price in 2025 | Cost per day | Book the card online |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | € 65 | € 65 | Book online >> |
| 48 hours | € 90 | € 45 | Book online >> |
| 72 hours | € 108 | € 36 | Book online >> |
| 96 hours | € 123 | € 30,75 | Book online >> |
| 120 hours | € 135 | € 27 | Book online >> |
Important: in 2025 you have to book museum tickets with a timeslot online.
Canal cruise prices in Amsterdam
The cost of Amsterdam boat cruises varies based on the duration of the tour and any extras (such as drinks or catering) offered onboard. Prices may differ slightly between boat companies, but the differences are generally minimal.| Type of cruise | Canal cruise price | Duration | Canal cruise tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical canal cruise | € 17,50 | 60 minutes | Online discount |
| Evening canal cruise | € 17,50 | 60 minutes | Book tickets |
| Hop-on hop-off canal cruise | from € 27,50 | 24 – 48 hours | Book tickets |
| Pizza canal cruise | from € 37,50 | 75 minutes | Book tickets |
| Dinner cruise with drinks | from € 79 | 120 minutes | Order online |
Food and drinks in Amsterdam in 2025
- € 4- 7 – glass of beer
- € 5 – 9 – glass of wine
- € 3,50 – 5,50 – cup of coffee
- € 4 to € 6 – portion of Dutch herring sandwich (and this is where you can find it in Amsterdam)
- € 8 – 10 – portion of soup
- € 10 – 15 – sandwich
- from € 50 – three course menu dinner (per person, alcohol not included).
Prices in supermarkets in Amsterdam in 2025
- from € 6 – bottle of wine
- € 5-7 – package (6 х 0,33) of beer
- € 2 – one liter of juice
- €4 – 250 gr of salami
- € 10 – one kilo of chicken filet
Check prices in the Dutch supermarkets in 2025 >>
Tip: if you visit Albert Heijn shops (the largest Ducht chain of supermarkets) ask for a free bonus card at the Information desk and get discounts for a wide selection of products.
Souvenirs from Amsterdam
- € 30 – Dutch wooden shoes
- € 15 – for 3 packages of tulips bulbs
- € 3 – stroopwafels at HEMA shop (10 pieces)
- approximately € 20 – one liter bottle of Genever
Tips:
- Bloemenmarkt (the Flower Market) offers the biggest and the cheapest selection of souvenirs in Amsterdam, while museum shops offer more sophisticated items.
Hotels in Amsterdam
An average night price in a decent Amsterdam’s hotel starts from € 120 – € 150. The tourist tax in Amsterdam, charged in the hotels, is 12,5% of the overnight rate, excluding VAT (so around 10,33% of the room bill with VAT).
Basically, the earlier you book, the better price you get. A 5-star hotel, cosy B&B, romantic canal boat or a privately owned apartment – what would you prefer? The Netherlands have a full variety of choice to offer. Check prices and availability >>
Enjoy your visit to Amsterdam!
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