A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Amsterdam vs. Saint George's for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Amsterdam or Saint George's?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Amsterdam or Saint George's, 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 Saint George's?

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.


Which place is cheaper, Saint George's or Amsterdam?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Amsterdam is €211, while the average daily cost in Saint George's is €250. 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 Saint George's in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Amsterdam 102
    Saint George's 150
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Amsterdam 204
    Saint George's 300
Compare Hotels in Amsterdam and Saint George's

Looking for a hotel in Amsterdam or Saint George's? 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.

Hotels in Amsterdam


Hotels in Saint Georges


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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
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Amsterdam 20
    Saint George's 8.57
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amsterdam

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amsterdam:


  • Ride on Tram
    3.20
  • Renting a Bike
    15
  • One Hour Canal Cruise
    10
  • Single Day Transit Pass
    2.60
  • Transit Pass to Amsterdam Airport
    3.40

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amsterdam

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amsterdam:

  • VIP Transfer from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam City or Back to the Airport: $100
  • Transfer: Amsterdam City Center to Airport Schiphol (AMS): $40
  • Transfer from cruise port in Amsterdam to a hotel in Amsterdam: $77
  • Transfer from a hotel in Amsterdam to cruise port in Amsterdam: $74
  • Taxi minibus Transfer cruise port Amsterdam to Airport Amsterdam: $165
  • Taxi minibus Transfer Amsterdam Hotel to cruise port Amsterdam: $130
  • Schiphol to Amsterdam VIP Transfer | Meet & Greet Taxi: $177
  • Schiphol airport to the cruise terminal IJmuiden. Private transfer.: $93
  • Schiphol Amsterdam Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $77
  • Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam | Private Luxury Transfer: $112
  • Schiphol Airport Taxi Transfer | Amsterdam: $295
  • Schiphol Airport Private Transfer by Van – Meet & Greet Included: $162

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint George's

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint George's:


  • Taxi From Airport
    26

Is it cheaper to fly into Amsterdam or Saint George's?

Prices for flights to both Saint George's 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Amsterdam 80
    Saint George's 80
Typical Food Prices in Amsterdam

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amsterdam:


  • Afternoon Tea
    6.00

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amsterdam

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amsterdam.

  • Romantic Dinner in the Dark Amsterdam: $50
  • Self Guided Food Tour in De Pijp District of Amsterdam: $59
  • Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket & VIP Dinner at Hard Rock Café: $60
  • Taste Your Way Around Amsterdam Food Tour: $60
  • 3-course dinner party at a secret pop-up restaurant: $71
  • Amsterdam : Guided Cultural Food Tour: $83
  • Amsterdam Food Tour: +10 Tastes, Culture and Canals with Sherpa: $88
  • Top 10 Tastes of Guided Walking Food Tour: $91
  • 10 Tastes of Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan: $105
  • Jordaan Food Tour: Special 10 Year Anniversary Edition: $107
  • Private Dutch Pancake Cooking Class in an Amsterdam Canal Home: $109
  • Private Amsterdam Red Light District and Food Tour (TOP RATED): $120

Typical Food Prices in Saint George's

For Saint George's, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Ginger Bun
    0.48

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Amsterdam 36
    Saint George's 59
Typical Entertainment Prices in Amsterdam

Here are a few typical costs in Amsterdam for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Two tickets to the Houseboat Museum
    6.00
  • Entry for two to the Anne Frank House
    17

Tours and Activities in Amsterdam

Here are a few actual costs in Amsterdam for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 1 Hour Iconic Canal Belt Cruise: $62
  • 1 Hour Private Amsterdam Rickshaw Tour: $118
  • 1 hour Amsterdam City Tour in Pedicab: $118
  • 1,5 hours Amsterdam Rickshaw Tour: $177
  • 2 Hours Amsterdam Private Walking Tour: $136
  • 2 hour food tasting Tour in Amsterdam Group Tour: $106
  • 2 hours Amsterdam City Tour in Pedicab: $236
  • 2-hour Red Light District and Old Town Walking Tour in Amsterdam: $52
  • 2.5 hours Amsterdam Pedicab Tour: $283
  • 420 Official Smoking Boat Tour in Amsterdam: $24
  • 4Hrs with a Local in Full Private & Personalized Tour.: $283
  • 75 minute Blue Boat Company City Canal Cruise and Maritime Museum: $47

Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint George's

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Saint George's's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • 9 Holes of Golf
    19
  • Evening Sailing Trip
    13

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Amsterdam 24
    Saint George's 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: $28
  • Amsterdam Craft Beer Brewery Tour by Bus with Tastings: $77
  • Halloween Bar Crawl in Central Amsterdam: $100
  • Private Amsterdam Red Light District and Pub Tour including drink: $103
  • Dutch Wine Tasting Experience: $140


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amsterdam and Saint George's, we can see that Saint George's 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 Saint George's 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 Saint George's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint George's 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 Saint George's Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Amsterdam or Saint George's?

Amsterdam has a larger population, and is about 100 times larger than the population of Saint George's. When comparing the sizes of Amsterdam and Saint George's, 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.