Our own readings
882 readings of our own between 2026-08-23 and 2026-10-10 · Cheapest find: Frankfurt → Amsterdam with Lufthansa on 2026-10-29 for EUR 135
Price trend over recent weeks
| Week | Lowest | Median | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-W34 | EUR 28 | EUR 160 | 18 |
| 2026-W35 | EUR 28 | EUR 196 | 126 |
| 2026-W36 | EUR 28 | EUR 203 | 126 |
| 2026-W37 | EUR 28 | EUR 168 | 126 |
| 2026-W38 | EUR 32 | EUR 204 | 126 |
| 2026-W39 | EUR 31 | EUR 210 | 126 |
| 2026-W40 | EUR 28 | EUR 185 | 126 |
| 2026-W41 | EUR 31 | EUR 200 | 108 |
All 12 months at a glance
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | cheap |
| February | cheap |
| March | cheap |
| April | mid |
| May | mid |
| June | mid |
| July | peak |
| August | peak |
| September | mid |
| October | mid |
| November | cheap |
| December | mid |
The season rating reflects experience with this destination; the prices above are real readings of our own. Months without their own page are being added over time.
How Amsterdam shifts yearly
Amsterdam usually softens in November and from January to March because city-break demand drops after Christmas and before the main spring rush, while airline and hotel capacity stays relatively broad through Schiphol Airport. The curve normally climbs around April when tulip season, school holidays and weekend demand overlap, then stays firmer through summer as long-haul visitors, festivals and cruise extensions support occupancy. It often eases slightly after late August business travel settles, then rises again around major December dates. In our own hotel readings for Amsterdam, taken between 2026-08-23 and 2026-10-10, the lowest observed night was EUR 28 and the median was EUR 200, which shows how wide the city’s price spread can be.
Where the curve breaks
Amsterdam’s yearly line is not smooth; it usually has a few short breaks where prices detach from the surrounding weeks. One break often appears around Easter timing, because spring leisure demand arrives before full summer capacity patterns stabilise. Another can show up across late April and early May, when King’s Day on 27 April and holiday bridging days push central districts such as Centrum, Jordaan and De Pijp faster than outer areas like Amsterdam Noord or Sloterdijk. A third break often lands around Christmas and New Year, when many travellers focus on two specific weekends rather than the whole month. For flights, our own cheapest measured reading was Frankfurt to Amsterdam with Lufthansa on 2026-10-29 for EUR 135.
How to read price history
For Amsterdam, booking timing should follow the part of the year, not a single rule. For November and January to March, watching prices six to ten weeks out often gives a clearer picture because supply usually remains available unless a fair or school holiday tightens specific dates. For April, May and key December weeks, the market often firms earlier, so checking three to five months ahead helps you see whether central hotels are already separating from the pack. When you read a price history table, compare like with like: same airport, baggage rules, cancellation terms, district and weekday mix. A EUR 28 hotel reading and a EUR 200 median from our own data describe range, not a typical nightly expectation for every date.
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When is Amsterdam cheapest?
Usually in these months: Nov, Jan–Mar. That is when lower airfares and lower hotel rates line up.
Where do the prices on this page come from?
From our own daily readings – we query flight and hotel prices ourselves and store them. The basis is stated under each figure.
How do I find the cheapest month for my dates?
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Which months are usually cheaper for Amsterdam?
November and January to March are usually the softer months by experience. Post-holiday demand falls, daylight is shorter and fewer visitors plan canal weekends, while Schiphol still keeps strong connectivity, so prices often face less pressure than in spring or high summer.
Why can one week cost much more than the next?
Amsterdam reacts sharply to short event windows and holiday timing. Easter, King’s Day, bridging weekends and Christmas-New Year can raise demand for only a few dates, especially in central districts, so a monthly average can hide a very expensive two- or three-week pocket.