Currency: Euro
Meals

Budget: €5-10
Mid-range: €10-20
High: €20-60
Deluxe: €60+

Lodging

Budget: €15-50
Mid-range: €50-120
High: €120-200
Deluxe: €200+

Although Amsterdam casualties will tell you it’s possible to scrape by on only one stolen bike a day, the Netherlands is not really a budget buy. If you’re happy eating chips, sleeping in hostels and walking around, it’s possible to hang in Holland for around EUR30.00 a day. There are a lot of free activities to stretch your budget, especially in Amsterdam in summer. Those who prefer a couple of solid meals a day, a comfortable bed with private facilities and travelling by public transport are looking at EUR70.00 as a starting point. Money-saving ideas include getting hold of a museum pass if you’re an avid museum-goer, and getting hold of a bicycle so you can travel for only the price of body fuel.

Tipping is not compulsory in the Netherlands, but rounding up the bill is always appreciated in taxis, restaurants and pubs with table or pavement service. If you’re eating out in a group, it is common to split the bill, but don’t suggest ‘going Dutch’ as the expression is unknown here.