Should you visit Amsterdam or Innsbruck?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Amsterdam or Innsbruck, 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.
Innsbruck
Innsbruck is conveniently located near Munich, Germany and northern Italy, making it a centrally located base for seeing the Alps. Innsbruck is also a haven for winter sports and has twice hosted the Winter Olympics. The scenery is stunning and the skiing is world class. It is known as the largest ski resort in the Alps. Innsbruck was also a big contributor to the rise in snowboarding popularity during the 1990's. Snowboarding is still a huge past time in the area, and there is a very vibrant subculture of snowboarders that remains in the area. During the winter months, there are a stream of almost constant events that cater to skiers and winter sports fans, as well as adrenaline junkies. Innsbruck is also home to two different universities and a few smaller colleges, giving the city a youthful vibe with a very vibrant and enthusiastic nightlife.
Which city is cheaper, Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck is €103. 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 Innsbruck in more detail.
Accommodation
A hotel room in Amsterdam is about €154 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Innsbruck is €122. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
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.
While meal prices in Innsbruck can vary, the average travelers spends about €32 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Innsbruck should cost around €13 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Innsbruck is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Food
Meals for one day
Amsterdam €33
Innsbruck €32
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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Amsterdam Evening Pizza Cruise:
$40
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Three course lunch/dinner voucher:
$42
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Walking Food Tour:
$43
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3 Course Dinner in the Dark:
$48
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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
Typical Food prices in Innsbruck
Some typical examples of dining costs in Innsbruck are as follows:
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Soup for Lunch
€3.75
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Pasta Lunch
€8.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Innsbruck
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Innsbruck.
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Half-Day Food Tour of Tyrolean Cuisine:
$137
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.
The average price of local transportation around Innsbruck is €12 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.
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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Ultra - Amsterdam Private Transfer from Cruise Port to Amsterdam City Centre:
$9.55
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Private Transfer from Cruise Port to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol:
$9.55
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Ultra - Amsterdam Private Transfer from City Centre to Amsterdam Cruise Port:
$9.55
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Private Departure Transfer from Amsterdam City Center to Airport Schiphol (AMS):
$32
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Private Airport Transfer from Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS):
$32
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Private Transfer from PTA Cruise Terminal to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS):
$32
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Transfer in Private Vehicle from Amsterdam City to Airport:
$34
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Premium Private Transfer from Amsterdam Hotels to Airport:
$35
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Private Amsterdam Airport departure Transfer:
$38
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Private Departure Transfer from Amsterdam City to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport:
$39
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Private Transfer from Amsterdam City Center to Zaanse Schans:
$40
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Amsterdam local transfers:
$42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Innsbruck
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Innsbruck:
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A private one way transfer from Innsbruck to Prague:
$1,045
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Deluxe Private Transfer From Innsbruck City to Zell am see City:
$190
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Innsbruck Private Transfer from Innsbruck Airport to City centre:
$68
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Innsbruck Private Transfer from Innsbruck city centre to Innsbruck Airport:
$68
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Innsbruck Airport to Gerlos City - One Way:
$162
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Innsbruck Airport to Innsbruck City - One Way:
$50
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One-way Transfer from Innsbruck City Centre to Prague City Centre:
$695
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Private Airport Transfer: Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Innsbruck:
$24
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Private Airport Transfer: from Innsbruck to Innsbruck Airport (INN):
$24
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Private Departure Transfer from Innsbruck City Center to Innsbruck Airport:
$45
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Private Transfer: Innsbruck International Airport (INN) to Innsbruck:
$52
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Private Transfer: Innsbruck to Innsbruck International Airport (INN):
$52
Is it cheaper to fly into Amsterdam or Innsbruck?
Prices for flights to both Innsbruck 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.
Innsbruck's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €15 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.
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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Self-Guided Tour with Over 100 Sights:
$5.67
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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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Red Light District 1-hour Smartphone Audio Tour:
$9.06
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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
Typical Entertainment prices in Innsbruck
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Innsbruck are as follows:
Tours and Activities in Innsbruck
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Innsbruck are as follows:
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City Tower Entrance Ticket:
$5.10
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Skip the Line: Ambras Castle in Innsbruck Entrance Ticket:
$9.95
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Skip the Line: AUDIOVERSUM ScienceCenter - Entrance Ticket:
$11
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Skip the Line: Cable Car Round-Trip from Innsbruck to Hungerburg Ticket:
$13
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Combi Entrance Ticket to Alpine Zoo and Hungerburg:
$19
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Private Tour with a Local Guide:
$34
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Innsbruck Like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$38
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Tyrolean Folk Show Ticket in Innsbruck:
$41
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Skip the Line: Cable Car Round-Trip to the Top of Innsbruck Ticket:
$50
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Best Intro Tour of Innsbruck with a Local:
$61
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Tyrolean Sweets & Coffee Tour:
$72
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Bergisel Ski-Jump Area, private Tour + Tickets:
$74
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.
The average person spends about €16 on alcoholic beverages in Innsbruck per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
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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Guided Craft Beer Brewery Bus Tour with Tastings:
$67
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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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amsterdam and Innsbruck, we can see that Amsterdam is more expensive. And not only is Innsbruck much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Innsbruck would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck.
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