Should you visit Amsterdam or Hamburg?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Amsterdam or Hamburg, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital, and most popular tourist destination in the Netherlands. There are over one million residents in the metro area. Amsterdam is most famous for its canals that criss cross across the city, but it also has a rich history, interesting culture, and liberal vibe that appeal to all types of travelers. The architecture, bridges, and cycling culture help this metropolitan area maintain its small town vibe, despite being the largest city in the country as well as the financial center.
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
Which city is cheaper, Hamburg or Amsterdam?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Amsterdam is €133, while the average daily cost in Hamburg is €93. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Amsterdam and Hamburg in more detail.
Accommodation
A hotel room in Amsterdam is about €154 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Hamburg's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is €86. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is €43.
Food
In Amsterdam travelers spend around €33 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
The price of a meal in Hamburg can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is €28 per person, and a typical meal will cost around €11 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
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Food
Meals for one day
Amsterdam €33
Hamburg €28
Typical Food prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amsterdam:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amsterdam
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amsterdam.
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Live online cooking class from Classic European 2-course meal:
$23
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Three course lunch/dinner voucher:
$42
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Withlocals the 10 Tastings: Amsterdam's Favourite Private Food Tour with a Local:
$50
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Private Pizza Canal Cruise Amsterdam:
$62
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Dinner with an Amsterdam artist on the river:
$62
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Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket & VIP Dinner at Hard Rock Café:
$63
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Amsterdam Small Group Food Tour:
$69
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Food Tour in the Albert Cuyp Market Amsterdam:
$73
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Delicious Dutch Dinner in an Amsterdam Canalhouse:
$75
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The Pizzaboat Amsterdam Min. 8 pax:
$75
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Small-Group Guided Sunset Canoe Tour in Waterland with Dinner:
$76
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Joy of Life - Bistro Dinner on an Amsterdam Canal:
$84
Typical Food prices in Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls
€15
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites
€5.00
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Donner Kebab and Coke
€6.00
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer
€15
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Donner Kebab Lunch
€4.00
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Sandwich and Coffee Break
€6.00
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market
€3.50
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Coffee and Donut
€4.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
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Historic Reeperbahn Tour with Optional Dinner in Hamburg:
$38
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St. Georg Hamburg - Food Tour:
$45
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HafenCity & Elbphilharmonie - Food Tour:
$50
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Sternschanze Hamburg - Food Tour:
$53
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St. Pauli - Food Tour:
$53
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Eat Like A Local : Hamburg Private Food Tour With Tastings:
$146
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Amsterdam is €16 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around €23 per day to get around in Hamburg.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amsterdam:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amsterdam
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amsterdam:
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Amsterdam Airport Arrival Transfer in a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Viano or S-Class:
$84
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Amsterdam Airport Departure Transfer:
$58
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Amsterdam Airport Departure Transfer (Amsterdam Hotels to Amsterdam Airport):
$83
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Amsterdam Airport Private Departure Transfer:
$52
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Amsterdam Airport Transfer (Airport to Hotel or address in Amsterdam) ROUND-TRIP:
$167
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Amsterdam Airport Transfers : Amsterdam to Schiphol Airport AMS in Luxury Car:
$96
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Amsterdam Airport Transfers : Amsterdam to Schiphol Airport AMS in Luxury Van:
$85
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Amsterdam City Center - Schiphol Airport Transfer:
$143
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Amsterdam City Center - Schiphol Airport Transfer (MiniVan):
$160
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Amsterdam City Departure Private Transfer to Amsterdam Port in Luxury Car:
$79
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Amsterdam City Departure Private Transfer to Amsterdam Port in Luxury Van:
$60
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Amsterdam City Departure Private Transfer to Amsterdam Train Station in Business Car:
$52
Typical Local Transportation prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
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Airport Transfer Luxury Van 8-seater:
$299
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Airport transfer executive sedan:
$148
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Airport-Transfer First Class:
$198
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Airport-Transfer Premium Van:
$180
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Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg City:
$59
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Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg City:
$77
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Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City:
$87
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Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City:
$105
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Deluxe Private Transfer From Hamburg City to Berlin City:
$249
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Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport HAM:
$77
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Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport HAM:
$62
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Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW:
$87
Is it cheaper to fly into Amsterdam or Hamburg?
Prices for flights to both Hamburg and Amsterdam change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Entertainment
Amsterdam's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €30 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around €31 per person, per day in Hamburg. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Typical Entertainment prices in Amsterdam
Here are a few typical costs in Amsterdam for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Tours and Activities in Amsterdam
Here are a few actual costs in Amsterdam for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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A tasty stroll through Pijp: An audio tour of some of Amsterdam great food spots:
$5.00
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An Amsterdam introduction: Explore the origins of Amsterdam on an audio tour:
$5.00
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Amsterdam Red Light District Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.41
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Amsterdam West Specialty Coffee Spots Cycling Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.41
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Vondelpark and Old West Neighbourhood Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.48
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Amsterdam Private Tour: Red Light District Exploration Game:
$5.65
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The Red Light District self-guided Virtual Experience: The Highlights:
$7.45
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Absolutely Tip-Based Walking Tour With Super Local Guide (2,5 Hours):
$8.09
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Amsterdam Red Light District: A Walking Audio Tour on your Phone (1hour):
$9.94
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Silent Disco Club Experience:
$9.95
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Small-Group Cheese Tasting Experience in Amsterdam:
$12
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Self-Guided City Experience:
$12
Typical Entertainment prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Panoptikum Hamburg Ticket:
$8.58
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Hamburg Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$15
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City Cruise on Alster Lake:
$18
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Express outer Elbphilharmonietour:
$19
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GROUP TICKETS HOP-ON HOP-OFF City Tour by Bus:
$20
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Hop-On Hop-Off Tour - Yellow Double Decker - GROUP TICKETS:
$20
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City Tour of Hamburg with Hop-On, Hop-Off Ticket:
$22
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Line A Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour:
$22
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Hop-On/ Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour Classic Line:
$22
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City Walking Tour JEWISH HAMBURG:
$22
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City Walking Tour DEADLY KIEZ:
$22
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Hop-on Hop-off Tour by Bus:
$23
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Amsterdam may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €19 per day on alcoholic beverages.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Hamburg may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €14 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Amsterdam
Also in Amsterdam, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Distillery Tour & Tasting:
$22
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Amsterdam Bar Crawl:
$27
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Amsterdam Shared Bar Crawl:
$31
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Private Amsterdam Red Light District and pub tour:
$61
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4 hour Amsterdam Brewery Tour:
$81
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High Class Culinary Lunch in Amsterdam - Self-Guided Food & Wine Tour:
$102
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Drew's 3-Hour Amsterdam Brewery and Bar Tour to Top Rated Bars:
$106
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Discover 3 gastronomic restaurants in Amsterdam - self-guided food & wine tour:
$129
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Experience 4 Culinary Restaurants in Amsterdam Self-Guided Food & Wine Tour:
$152
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Amsterdam Bachelor Party Bar Crawl:
$488
Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
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Hamburg Pub Crawl: 4 Bars, 1 Shot per Bar:
$14
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Corona Pub Crawl with special drinks:
$62
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Private guided Club & Pub tour - Pub Crawl:
$358
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amsterdam and Hamburg, we can see that Amsterdam is more expensive. And not only is Hamburg much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hamburg would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hamburg and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Amsterdam would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amsterdam than you might in Hamburg.
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