Amsterdam

The airport is 15 km from the centre.

• Train to Amsterdam Centraalsimplest20 min·4 € 1 September 2026

  every 17-20 min

  Estimated price of around €4 according to Wikivoyage FR (2018); Wikivoyage FR Netherlands mentions €2-3; the English source does not give a direct price for this trip.

• Taxiprice not stated

  Described as fairly expensive, with no precise amount given for Schiphol-city centre.

• Shuttle / busprice not stated

  Mentioned as an option to enquire about at the airport information desk.

Why that one: Direct, fast (20 min) and inexpensive route to the centre, without the uncertainties of taxis.

tram · metro · bus · bicycle · boat/ferry · taxi · car

Single ticket

3,40 € 1 September 2026

Day pass

10 € 1 September 2026

GVB 7-day card

43 € 1 September 2026

Hourly ticket (1h) at €3.40, 24h pass at €10, up to 7 days at €43 (GVB, prices updated Jan. 2026). A ticket not validated when leaving the tram results in a default charge of €4 (Wikivoyage FR).

• I amsterdam City Card24 h65 € 1 September 2026

  Includes: access to a selection of museums and attractions, unlimited public transport, discounts on other attractions

  The sources do not say how many visits it takes for the pass to pay off.

• Amsterdam Travel Ticket24 h20 € 1 September 2026

  Includes: return train/bus journey to Schiphol, unlimited GVB transport (tram, metro, night bus)

  The sources do not say how many visits it takes for the pass to pay off.

• Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket24 h23 € 1 September 2026

  Includes: unlimited transport across the greater Amsterdam region (Zandvoort, Edam, Keukenhof, Volendam, Zaanse Schans, etc.)

  The sources do not say how many visits it takes for the pass to pay off.

The I amsterdam City Card does not include the Van Gogh Museum. Prices vary depending on duration (24h to 120h).

Cheap meal

4 € 1 September 2026

Mid-range meal

15 € 1 September 2026

Beer

3 € 1 September 2026

Short taxi ride

10 € 1 September 2026

Cheap meal such as soup/simple dish around €4-5 (Wikivoyage FR); full menu with drink, starter and dessert around €15. A taxi ride in the historic centre should not exceed about €10 according to Wikivoyage EN; fixed pick-up fare at €7.50 including the first 2 km.

Currency

euro (EUR)

Languages

Dutch, English (widely spoken)

Card payments

Contactless credit/debit card accepted on public transport (OVpay) since 2023; cash only for certain OV-chipkaart vending machines

• Urinating in the canals

  About 25 people drown each year in Amsterdam's canals, almost always drunk men attempting to urinate into the canal. This is the leading cause of tourist deaths in the city.

• Taxis at Centraal Station and Leidseplein

  Some drivers refuse short trips or quote exaggerated fares; even with the meter running, they may take a roundabout route to push the fare up to €15 or more. No ride within the historic centre should cost more than about €10.

• Snorders (unlicensed taxis)

  Illegal drivers operating mainly in Zuidoost, with a questionable reputation; use only with caution.

• Tourist areas prone to scams (Leidseplein, Rembrandtplein)

  High prices and numerous reported scams in these areas heavily frequented by tourists.

• Pickpockets in tourist areas and trams

  Reported specifically in busy districts, tourist sites and trams; signs sometimes indicate high-risk areas.

• Fake injured person asking for money

  In quieter tourist areas, a man appears "bleeding" near a hotel popular with tourists and asks for a small sum for transport to hospital; this is a scam known to hotels.

• Drug sellers on the A16 (Breda-Rotterdam)

  Sellers try to attract the attention of young drivers of foreign cars; if approached, stop at a service station and ask the manager for advice, as police monitor these areas.

• Bicycle theft

  Amsterdam has one of the highest bicycle theft rates in the world (more than 40,000 thefts per year according to Wikivoyage FR); a sturdy lock is essential, and bicycles sold informally on the street are certainly stolen.

• Areas to avoid at night

  Nieuw-West (especially Osdorp) and Zuidoost have a reputation for violence; some parts of Noord and east of Oosterpark (Oost) are also less comfortable. Avoid walking alone at night in the centre after midnight, particularly Kalverstraat and Nieuwendijk.

• Tourist-trap restaurants

  Generally avoid restaurants along the Damrak and be careful around Leidseplein, known as tourist traps.

• Street drug sellers / Red Light District

  Sellers offer hard drugs on the street, particularly in the Red Light District; the products sold are often fake and can lead to theft if you follow the seller into a narrow street.

• Taking photos of prostitutes

  It is forbidden to photograph prostitutes in the Red Light District, under penalty of an aggressive reaction.