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Renting a car

Amsterdam travel guide

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You're Going to Love Amsterdam

With a population of 18,620, Amsterdam is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. Amsterdam deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Amsterdam

Amsterdam in January
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Amsterdam in January
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Amsterdam

Plane

Although Amsterdam doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 23 miles from Amsterdam. New Windsor Stewart is the most popular, with regular flights from Avelo Airlines, Azul, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Amsterdam departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Amsterdam. The train journey from Amsterdam to New York takes 2h 25m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rochester, expect to pay about $43 for a 4h 38m trip. The train station in Amsterdam is called Amsterdam, and is located 1.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Amsterdam is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 151 miles from Amsterdam. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amsterdam, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Trailways. From New York, the bus ride to Amsterdam takes 159 miles and will cost you around $23. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 395 miles.

Plane

Although Amsterdam doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 23 miles from Amsterdam. New Windsor Stewart is the most popular, with regular flights from Avelo Airlines, Azul, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Amsterdam departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Amsterdam. The train journey from Amsterdam to New York takes 2h 25m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rochester, expect to pay about $43 for a 4h 38m trip. The train station in Amsterdam is called Amsterdam, and is located 1.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Amsterdam is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 151 miles from Amsterdam. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amsterdam, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Trailways. From New York, the bus ride to Amsterdam takes 159 miles and will cost you around $23. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 395 miles.

Airports near Amsterdam

SWFNew Windsor Stewart
ALBAlbany Intl
SYRSyracuse Hancock Intl

Airlines serving Amsterdam

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Amsterdam

Most booked hotels in Amsterdam

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Amsterdam Castle
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 676 reviews)
$143+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Amsterdam
2 stars
Excellent (9, 308 reviews)
$112+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnstown
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 579 reviews)
$100+
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Holiday Inn Johnstown-Gloversville
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 34 reviews)
$149+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Amsterdam
2 stars
Good (7.2, 281 reviews)
$94+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Johnstown/Gloversville
2 stars
Good (7.1, 300 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Amsterdam

Renting a car in Amsterdam costs $119 per day, on average, or $237 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 47% more expensive than at Albany Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Amsterdam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Amsterdam is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Amsterdam costs $119 per day, on average, or $237 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 47% more expensive than at Albany Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Amsterdam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Amsterdam is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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