Which place is cheaper, Road Town or Amsterdam?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Amsterdam or Road Town?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Amsterdam or Road Town, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Amsterdam or Road Town?
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital and most popular tourist destination in the Netherlands. Amsterdam is most famous for its canals that cross and weave around the city, but it also has a rich history, interesting culture, and liberal vibe that appeal to all types of travelers. The historical architecture, scenic bridges, and energetic 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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam.
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Amsterdam Prices
Netherlands PricesRoad Town Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmsterdam $241Road Town $355
The average daily cost (per person) in Amsterdam is $241, while the average daily cost in Road Town is $355. 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 destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Amsterdam and Road Town in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmsterdam $116Road Town $206
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmsterdam $232Road Town $412
Compare Hotels in Amsterdam and Road Town
Looking for a hotel in Amsterdam or Road Town? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Amsterdam Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amsterdam $23Road Town $33
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amsterdam:
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Ride on Tram$3.66
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Renting a Bike$17
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One Hour Canal Cruise$11
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Single Day Transit Pass$2.97
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Transit Pass to Amsterdam Airport$3.89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amsterdam
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amsterdam:
- 1 - 15 persons Minibus Amsterdam City transfer: $128
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Amsterdam Airport to Zaandam: $112
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Amsterdam in Amsterdam City: $110
- 1-23 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Airport Amsterdam to Amsterdam: $145
- 1-23 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Airport Amsterdam to Den Haag: $290
- AMS Schiphol Airport VIP Meet and Assist Pickup (with Hotel Private Transfer): $203
- Airport Transfer: Schiphol Airport AMS to Amsterdam by Luxury Car: $126
- Airport transfer [Schiphol airport - Hotel in Amsterdam]: $115
- Amsterdam & Schiphol Airport to Den Bosch Private Transfer: $152
- Amsterdam & Schiphol Airport to Eindhoven Private Transfer: $239
- Amsterdam & Schiphol Airport to Nijmegen Private Transfer: $234
- Amsterdam & Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Private Transfer: $110
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Road Town
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Road Town:
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Taxi From Airport$30
Is it cheaper to fly into Amsterdam or Road Town?
Prices for flights to both Road Town 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.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAmsterdam $91Road Town $110
Typical Food Prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amsterdam:
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Afternoon Tea$6.86
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amsterdam
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amsterdam.
- Amsterdam Self-Guided Food Tour in De Pijp Neighbourhood: $11
- Food Tour Amsterdam | Taste The Best of Dutch Flavors: $14
- Amsterdam Guided Cruise with New York Pizza, Drinks and Ice Cream: $41
- Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket & VIP Dinner at Hard Rock Café: $59
- 3-course dinner party at a secret pop-up restaurant: $70
- Taste Your Way Around Amsterdam Food Tour: $74
- Top 10 Tastes of Guided Walking Food Tour: $89
- Small-Group Guided Sunset Canoe Tour in Waterland with Dinner: $93
- NEW Amsterdam Breakfast Food Tour with Stroopwafel Workshop: $93
- 10 Tastes of Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan: $109
- Private Stroopwafels and Secrets Amsterdam Street Food Tour: $133
- Exclusive 3-course Dinner Canal Cruise: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amsterdam $42Road Town $91
Typical Entertainment Prices in Amsterdam
Here are a few typical costs in Amsterdam for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Two tickets to the Houseboat Museum$6.86
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Entry for two to the Anne Frank House$19
Tours and Activities in Amsterdam
Here are a few actual costs in Amsterdam for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Alternative Tour Amsterdam | Drugs Story, Street Art & More: $3.47
- Amsterdam Introductory Walking Tour with a Local: $3.47
- The Anne Frank Tour (Jewish Neighborhood & Amsterdam during WWII): $3.47
- Self-Guided Tours Amsterdam With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.47
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Amsterdam: $3.47
- Two-hour walking tour of Amsterdam with storyteller: $3.48
- Bill's Bike Tour - Rent a Flower Bike in Amsterdam: $5.00
- Self Guided Space Tourist Exploration of Amsterdam's Cosmic Side: $5.00
- Self Guided Tour of A City of Trade and Tolerance: $5.24
- Amsterdam Free tour World War II and Anne Frank: $5.80
- Museumkwartier Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.80
- Amsterdam Tour through its most famous Icons: $5.80
Typical Entertainment Prices in Road Town
Here are a few typical costs in Road Town for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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1 Hr Horseback Ride in Sage Mt. Nat'l Pk$100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmsterdam $28Road Town $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Amsterdam
Also in Amsterdam, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Original Amsterdam Pub Crawl: $16
- Red Light District Bar Crawl: $21
- Amsterdam Craft Beer Brewery Tour by Bus with Tastings: $75
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl With Optional Club Entrance: $87
- Halloween Bar Crawl in Central Amsterdam: $99
- Private Amsterdam Red Light District and Pub Tour including drink: $101
- Dutch Wine Tasting Experience: $140
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amsterdam and Road Town, we can see that Road Town is more expensive. And not only is Amsterdam much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amsterdam is in Europe and Road Town is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Amsterdam would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Amsterdam 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 Road Town would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Road Town than you might in Amsterdam.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amsterdam Expensive? and Is Road Town Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amsterdam or Road Town?
Amsterdam has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Road Town. When comparing the sizes of Amsterdam and Road Town, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.