The absolute cheapest way to get around Amsterdam is walking, as the city center is compact and many major attractions are within a 20-minute stroll of each other. If you need to travel further, cycling is the second most cost-effective and authentic method, with bike rentals costing around €10 to €15 per day. For those preferring public transit, the most economical option is a multi-day GVB travel pass (ranging from 1 to 7 days), which provides unlimited access to all GVB trams, buses, and metros; a 24-hour pass costs roughly €9. Using the city's free ferries from behind Centraal Station to Amsterdam Noord is another great "budget hack." If you are arriving from Schiphol Airport, the train is the cheapest way into the city at approximately €5.20 for a single ticket. Avoid taxis or Ubers for short city trips, as they are exceptionally expensive due to the city's narrow streets and traffic restrictions. For visitors staying several days, using a contactless card or the "OV-chipkaart" ensures you only pay for the distance traveled, which is much cheaper than buying individual one-hour paper tickets.