How expensive is Amsterdam? Here you can check prices in Amsterdam in 2026, including prices for transport, museums, food and drink, hotels and souvenirs, that will help you plan your travel budget.
Public transport prices in Amsterdam in 2026
| Ticket | Price | Book online |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam tram/bus/metro ticket valid for 1 hour | € 3,40 | |
| Tram/bus/metro ticket valid for 24 hours | € 10,00 | Tickets >> |
| Train ticket from Schiphol to Amsterdam | € 6,20 | Tickets >> |
| Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket | from € 23 | Tickets >> |
| Train ticket from Amsterdam to Brussels | € 25 | Tickets >> |
| One-way ticket from Amsterdam to Paris | from € 35 | Tickets >> |
How to pay for public transport in Amsterdam? There are several types of tickets valid on the public transport in Amsterdam. Check which type of ticket suits you, depending on your travel plans.
Please note: trains are not part of Amsterdam’s public transport system (GVB), so you need separate tickets for train travel. GVB tickets are also not valid on bus 397 from Schiphol to Amsterdam.
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 and Eurostar official websites.
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.
My favourite hotels in Amsterdam are:
Tip! If you are looking for moderate price range hotels in Amsterdam, we recommend Leonardo Hotels, StayOkay hostel Vondelpark, Hotel Eden.
Museums & attractions prices in Amsterdam in 2026
| Museum | Price in 2026 | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Rijksmuseum | € 27 | Tickets >> |
| Van Gogh museum |
€ 27 | Tickets >> |
| Madame Tussauds museum | € 27,00 | Tickets >> |
| Science center NEMO | € 21,50 | Tickets >> |
| Keukenhof 2026 |
€ 21,50 | Tickets >> |
| Heineken Experience museum | € 24,95 | Tickets >> |
| Canal cruise | from € 17,50 | Tickets >> |
| ARTIS Royal Zoo |
€ 31,50 | Tickets >> |
| Tours to Giethoorn |
from € 79 | Tickets >> |
| Tour to Volendam, Marken and the Zaanse Schans | from € 35 | Tickets >> |
Tip! Order I Amsterdam City Card and save on public transport and museum visits, as well as bike rental in Amsterdam.
Here is an example how you can save € 274,45 with your I amsterdam card for 72 hours.
| Duraion | Price | Cost per day | Book the card online |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | € 67 | € 67 | Card for 24 hours >> |
| 48 hours | € 94 | € 47 | Card for 48 hours >> |
| 72 hours | € 115 | € 38,33 | Card for 72 hours >> |
| 96 hours | € 130 | € 32,50 | Card for 96 hours >> |
| 120 hours | € 140 | € 28 | Card for 120 hours >> |
Important: in 2026 you have to book museum tickets with a timeslot online.
NEW! Starting from 16 May 2026, you can also order the I amsterdam City Card Explorer: Special Edition. With this card you can pick and mix 3 or 5 attractions. I amsterdam City Card Explorer card is available for adults and for children. Once you activate the card, it is valid for 5 days.
| Amount of activities | Child | Adult | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 activities | € 29 | € 44 | Book >> |
| 5 activities | € 39 | € 74 | Book >> |
You can choose from all museums, attractions, bike rental and cruises included in the card.
Canal cruise prices in Amsterdam in 2026
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 |
Is Amsterdam expensive for food and drinks?
- € 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 eat herring 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 2026
- 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 2026 >>
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 tulip bulbs
- € 3 – stroopwafels at HEMA shop (10 pieces)
- approximately € 20 – a 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. And if you want to find something really unique, check Antiekcentrum Amsterdam.
FAQ about prices in Amsterdam in 2026
The local currency in Amsterdam is the Euro (€).
Credit cards are widely accepted in most places in Amsterdam. And still, some shops, especially outside the touristic area and supermarkets, accept debit cards, but not credit cards (MasterCard, Visa or Amex).
But it is better to have some cash for small purchases or places that may not accept cards.
You can pay cash in many places in Amsterdam, but more an more places in the Netherlands choose to be cashless. For example, you cannot buy a public transport ticket onboard with cash. Keukenhof is also cashless, you need to have a credit or debit card or contactless payment method to pay in the restaurants and shops within the park. If the place doesn’t accept cash, you will see a sign saying PIN ONLY (or Hier alleen pinnen in Dutch).
Yes, € 100 per day can be enough in Amsterdam, if your hotel is already paid and if you focus on budget-friendly restaurants and activities. For example, an average museum visit in Amsterdam costs € 20, one-day transport ticket € 10, a simple lunch € 25, a glass of wine € 7. So € 100 budget is doable but can be pretty tight. € 150 – € 200 per day will give you for more flexibility.
Enjoy your visit to Amsterdam!
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