How much do five days in Amsterdam cost?
Budget around €576 per person for five days in Amsterdam (Netherlands), flight included: €101 for the return ticket — the best fare actually observed, from Brussels in October 2026 — and about €475 on the ground, that is €95 a day for simple accommodation, meals and local transport. This destination is about average: budget roughly what a weekend in a large western European city would cost; the flight is where the real savings are.
Budget by length of stay
| Length | Return flight | On the ground | Total budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | €101 | €285 | €386 |
| 5 days | €101 | €475 | €576 |
| 7 days | €101 | €665 | €766 |
| 10 days | €101 | €950 | €1051 |
| 14 days | €101 | €1330 | €1431 |
Per person, flight at the best observed fare (€101 from Brussels), living costs at the country average (€95/day). The fare barely depends on the length of the trip if you stay flexible on dates; it is time on the ground that drives the bill.
By travel style (five days)
| Style | Per day | Five days on the ground | Total with flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoestring | €67 | €333 | €434 |
| Standard | €95 | €475 | €576 |
| Comfort | €171 | €855 | €956 |
- Shoestring: hostel or a room in someone’s home, street food and markets, public transport.
- Standard: two- or three-star hotel or a rental, simple restaurants, the odd taxi and one paid visit a day.
- Comfort: well-located four-star hotel, good restaurants, taxis or a rental car, activities without counting.
Indicative split of a “standard” day in Amsterdam: accommodation ≈ €43, meals ≈ €33, transport and sundries ≈ €19.
The flight: which city to leave from?
| From | Best return fare | Month | Five-day budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels | €101 | October 2026 | €576 |
| Paris | €138 | March 2027 | €613 |
| Geneva | €141 | December 2026 | €616 |
| Nice | €142 | November 2026 | €617 |
| Marseille | €175 | October 2026 | €650 |
| Toulouse | €184 | November 2026 | €659 |
| Lyon | €208 | November 2026 | €683 |
| Bordeaux | €215 | November 2026 | €690 |
| Nantes | €241 | December 2026 | €716 |
| Montpellier | €254 | October 2026 | €729 |
| Strasbourg | €303 | October 2026 | €778 |
Latest fare recorded for each city (recorded on Oct 3), best month for each. Click a city for its next 12 months.
When to go to Amsterdam to pay less
Five-day budget including the flight, for the months where a fare was recorded. Temperatures are monthly normals (Open-Meteo), not forecasts.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do five days in Amsterdam cost?
Budget around €576 per person for five days in Amsterdam, flight included: €101 for the return flight (best fare observed from Brussels in October 2026) and about €475 on the ground (€95 a day for simple accommodation, meals and transport). On a shoestring you get down to €434; in comfort you climb to €956.
What daily budget should I plan for in Amsterdam?
About €95 per person per day for a “standard” trip (national average — Netherlands: simple accommodation, three meals, local transport), €67 on a shoestring and €171 in comfort. Paid activities, insurance and shopping not included.
Is Amsterdam an expensive destination?
At €95 a day, Amsterdam is about average: budget roughly what a weekend in a large western European city would cost; the flight is where the real savings are.
How much is the plane ticket to Amsterdam?
The best return fare recorded in the last three days is €101 from Brussels, up to €303 from Strasbourg. The full 12-month calendar is on each route page.
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Where do these prices come from?
The fares shown are real observed prices from recent flight searches (round trip, per person), refreshed continuously. They give a reliable snapshot of the market, but can change hour to hour: the final price is always verified with the booking partner when you book.
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