How Much Does a Trip to the Netherlands Cost? Private Driver Prices

The first question every family asks: how much will the Netherlands cost us? It comes down to four things — flights, the hotel, tickets, and getting around. The first three depend on the season, where you fly from and when you book. The fourth we can tell you exactly.

1. Flights

Fares vary a lot by departure city, season and how early you book. Book early for school holidays and summer, when many families travel at once.

2. The hotel

Amsterdam costs more than other Dutch cities, but it is the easiest base: one hotel, a different trip each day. Prices rise in spring (tulip season) and summer.

3. Tickets

Efteling, Madurodam, Keukenhof and the Amsterdam museums all charge entry. Buy online from the official sites before you go — usually cheaper, and no queue.

4. Getting around — fixed prices

With your own driver:

• The price is per car, not per person. Six people pay the same van price as five.
• Airport to hotel at one fixed price anywhere in Amsterdam.
• Day trips at a fixed price including fuel, tolls, parking and the driver waiting.
• Nothing in advance: you pay the driver after the ride.

Ways to save

• Packages are 15% cheaper than booking each day separately.
• Travel outside the peak (early spring or autumn) for cheaper hotels and flights.
• One van for a big family instead of two cars or several trains and taxis.
• Buy tickets online before you arrive.

The real price of every trip is in the table below, updated automatically from the trip pages.