How to get around Amsterdam cheap?

The cheapest way to travel around Amsterdam is walking, as the city is one of the most walkable in the world.



The cheapest way to navigate Amsterdam in 2026 is undoubtedly walking, as the city center is incredibly compact and scenic. For longer distances, the OV-chipkaart (public transport card) is the standard for trams, buses, and the metro. You can now simply "tap-and-go" with your contactless debit or credit card for a flat, distance-based fare. For visitors, the I amsterdam City Card offers the best value, providing unlimited use of the GVB transport system for 24, 48, or 72 hours, plus free entry to over 70 museums. Another "cheap" local favorite is renting a MacBike (starting at roughly €5/hour) to use the city's 500+ km of dedicated bike paths. Lastly, the GVB Ferries connecting the city center to Amsterdam North (NDSM Wharf) are completely free for everyone, providing a great way to see the harbor and reach trendy northern districts without spending a single Euro.

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That's because, in the Netherlands, there is no social or written requirement to tip a restaurant worker. However, if you received good service or thoroughly enjoyed the food, it's customary to give a small tip — around 5-10% of the bill. If your service was just average, round up the bill or leave some change.

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Uber in the Netherlands Uber is available in The Netherlands since 2012. Started in Amsterdam and now available in more than 5 cities. Every day we work hard to improve and increase driver availability via the Uber app to meet all trip requests.

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The train from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Centraal Station is the fastest and cheapest way to the city center. The train runs 24 hours a day, with departures scheduled for every 10–15 minutes between the hours of 6 a.m. and 1 a.m. (they depart every hour during other times).

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Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus The Amsterdam Hop-On Hop-Off tour makes it easy to enjoy the best this enthralling city has to offer. Valid for 24 hours, you are free to hop on and off at any of the stops, all close to top attractions. You can also sit back and enjoy a loop around the entire city.

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Save money on travel with the I amsterdam City Card, which offers unlimited use of the GVB public transport system for 24, 48 or 72 hours. And before you see the sights, you can plan your journey with the excellent apps designed to help you find your way around the city and the Amsterdam Area.

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The “I Amsterdam” card offers the following benefits 1 free and unlimited use of the public transportation system operated by the GVB. This includes the Metro, city buses, and trams. Ferries are generally free of charge.

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In Amsterdam and throughout the Netherlands, the public transport chip card (OV-Chipkaart) is a rechargeable card used for travel on trams, buses, metros and trains. Residents typically own a personalised card that can be loaded up with credit.

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Price. The price of a single journey is € 3.20 ( US$ 3.40).

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