Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Amstelveen travel guide

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You're Going to Love Amstelveen

With a population of 79,639, Amstelveen is a must-see destination in North Holland, Netherlands. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Amstelveen has to offer.

When to visit Amstelveen

Amstelveen in May
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Amstelveen in May
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Amstelveen

Plane

When flying to Amstelveen, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 7 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Amstelveen include Delta, Virgin Atlantic and KLM. The shortest flight to Amstelveen from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Amstelveen, followed by Train. The train journey from Amstelveen to Brussels takes 1h 57m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $42 for a 3h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Amstelveen is to pick up a car rental from Amsterdam, which is about 8 km from Amstelveen. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Budget, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amstelveen, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Regiojet. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Amstelveen takes 153 km and will cost you around $16. From Brussels, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 274 km.

Plane

When flying to Amstelveen, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 7 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Amstelveen include Delta, Virgin Atlantic and KLM. The shortest flight to Amstelveen from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Amstelveen, followed by Train. The train journey from Amstelveen to Brussels takes 1h 57m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $42 for a 3h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Amstelveen is to pick up a car rental from Amsterdam, which is about 8 km from Amstelveen. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Budget, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amstelveen, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Regiojet. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Amstelveen takes 153 km and will cost you around $16. From Brussels, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near Amstelveen

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Amstelveen

KLM
Good (1,446 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,707 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,128 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,215 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,100 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,226 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,530 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,494 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,673 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,175 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,379 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,153 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,825 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,443 reviews)
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Where to stay in Amstelveen

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Cafe Restaurant Abina and ibis budget Amsterdam City South.

Where to stay in popular areas of Amstelveen

Most booked hotels in Amstelveen

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The Social Hub Amsterdam City
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 8914 reviews)
$125+
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Xo Hotels Park West
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 11226 reviews)
$64+
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Olympic Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 7394 reviews)
$100+
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citizenM Amsterdam South
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 6533 reviews)
$136+
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Adagio Amsterdam City South
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1978 reviews)
$127+
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citizenM Schiphol Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 11522 reviews)
$141+
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Renting a car in Amstelveen

Renting a car in Amstelveen costs $49 per day, on average, or $148 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Amstelveen.

Expect to pay $9.01 per gallon in Amstelveen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $108.11 and $144.15. The most frequently booked car type in Amstelveen is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Opel Astra Sports Tourer or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Amstelveen costs $49 per day, on average, or $148 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Amstelveen.

Expect to pay $9.01 per gallon in Amstelveen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $108.11 and $144.15. The most frequently booked car type in Amstelveen is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Opel Astra Sports Tourer or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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