Fair prices in Países Bajos — what things really cost
What a taxi, a meal, or an activity should actually cost in Países Bajos, by destination. Verified reference prices so you know the moment a quote is unfair.
In Ámsterdam
Full Ámsterdam guide ›Trayecto único en tranvía o metro
Valida al entrar y salir con una tarjeta bancaria sin contacto o el teléfono, que funciona en todos los tranvías, autobuses y metro de GVB. Un abono de un día o de varios días es más rentable si viajas varias veces.
$3.5–$5
Tren de Schiphol a Centraal
El tren directo desde el aeropuerto hasta Ámsterdam Centraal tarda menos de veinte minutos y es mucho más barato que un taxi. Compra en las máquinas o valida una tarjeta sin contacto en las puertas.
$5–$8
Alquiler de bicicleta por un día
Alquila en una tienda establecida y pregunta siempre qué ocurre si la bicicleta se daña o es robada, ya que algunos sitios cobran tarifas enormes. Usa los candados resistentes provistos y ciérralos a un soporte fijo.
$12–$22
Crucero de una hora por los canales
Los cruceros programados estándar muestran vistas similares, así que no hace falta pagar un extra. Compara un par de operadores cerca de Centraal y evita a los captadores que ofrecen tours más caros.
$16–$35
Comida en restaurante de precio medio
La propina no es obligatoria ya que el servicio está incluido, aunque redondear la cuenta es habitual. Come un poco alejado de Damrak y las plazas más concurridas para mejor comida y precios.
$18–$40
Cerveza en un bar o café marrón
Los cafés marrones tradicionales lejos del centro son más baratos y con más ambiente que los bares turísticos de la calle principal. Comprueba los precios antes de pedir en las zonas más concurridas.
$4–$8
Café en una cafetería
Ten en cuenta que un 'coffeeshop' en Ámsterdam vende cannabis, mientras que un café normal o 'koffie' es donde tomas un café de verdad. Los precios son razonables y similares en toda la ciudad.
$3–$5
In Rotterdam
Full Rotterdam guide ›Train from Schiphol to Rotterdam
The direct NS train from Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal takes around 25 minutes on the fast intercity and is far cheaper and simpler than a taxi. Tap in and out with a contactless bank card (OVpay) or buy a ticket; the slower Sprinter is a little cheaper if you have time.
$14–$20
Bus from Rotterdam The Hague Airport
If you fly into Rotterdam's own small airport, RET bus 33 runs to Rotterdam Centraal for a normal city fare of about EUR 5.50 in roughly half an hour. Far cheaper than an airport taxi and perfectly easy with a contactless card.
$6–$7
Single tram or metro ride
Rotterdam's RET metro and trams are cheap and efficient. Just tap in and out with a contactless bank card or phone (OVpay), which is charged by distance from under a euro, or buy a 2-hour ticket (about EUR 5.50). A day ticket (about EUR 12) pays off if you ride a lot.
$3.5–$5
Coffee at a cafe
A coffee or cappuccino is around EUR 3 at a normal cafe, a little more in the trendiest design spots. Prices are reasonable and similar across the city, so you rarely need to hunt for value; step just off the main tourist squares if you want the local rate.
$3–$5
Casual meal or snack
A snack-bar plate, a Markthal stall dish or a casual lunch is one of the best-value ways to eat, and Rotterdam's multicultural food scene (Surinamese, Turkish, Indonesian and more) offers excellent cheap eats away from the waterfront and the main squares.
$12–$20
Mid-range restaurant dinner
A main course at a decent mid-range restaurant is reasonable for a Western European city, and service is included so tipping is optional (rounding up is normal). Eat a street or two back from the busiest riverside and centre spots for better food and prices.
$23–$46
Bottled water
A bottle of water is cheap from a supermarket or snack bar and much dearer if bought at a tourist kiosk or with a restaurant meal. Dutch tap water is clean and safe, so carry a refillable bottle and fill up for free rather than buying it.
$1.5–$3
Taxi or Uber in the city
For short hops a taxi or Uber is convenient but far dearer than the metro or tram. Use the official rank or a booking app rather than a driver touting for fares, and if you take a street taxi insist on the meter to avoid a long-routed, inflated fare.
$12–$25
Reference prices in USD, from local sources and travelers. Actual prices vary by season, spot and bargaining.
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