Amsterdam from the UK: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Amsterdam, when to go, the visa for British travellers and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Plan my Amsterdam tripDay to day in Amsterdam, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | £29 | £37 |
| A balanced mix | £57 | £65 |
| Mostly restaurants | £77 | £86 |
- Local transport: about £8 a day. Taxi: £4 to start, then £2.68 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about £20 a day for food.
- Tipping: about 5% where service is good.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: livingcost.org, amsterdam-explorer.com, rijksoverheid.nl; in GBP at today's rate.
When to go
5°F
6°M
9°A
13°M
16°J
19°J
21°A
21°S
18°O
14°N
10°D
6°
The most pleasant months are May to September. April is the driest month (40 mm of rain) and August the wettest (90 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Visa for British travellers
No visa needed for a holiday
Official source: gov.uk, checked 2026-10-01. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Amsterdam
Vondelparkpark · a couple of hours
Jordaanneighbourhood · a couple of hours
The Nine Streets (De Negen Straatjes)street · a couple of hours
Heineken Experienceother · a couple of hours
Noordermarktmarket · a couple of hoursMonday flea and textile market; Saturday organic farmers market
Leidsepleinsquare · half a day
Rembrandtpleinsquare · half a day
Paradisolandmark · half a day
Melkweglandmark · half a day- De Wallen (Red Light District)old town · a couple of hours
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a day in Amsterdam cost?
Food and getting around come to about £37 a person a day eating street food, £65 with a balanced mix and £86 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
The most pleasant months are May to September. April is the driest month (40 mm of rain) and August the wettest (90 mm); daytime highs run from 5 to 21 °C over the year.
Do British travellers need a visa for Netherlands?
No visa needed for a holiday. Checked on gov.uk on 2026-10-01; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Amsterdam?
Vondelpark, Jordaan, The Nine Streets (De Negen Straatjes), Heineken Experience, Noordermarkt.
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