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For a “decent but not fancy” week: plan around ~€100 per person per day for lunch/snacks/dinner. Typical prices mentioned: lunch dish €10–15, main course €20–30, coffee/soft drink €3–4, wine €5, cocktails ~€10. Nicer restaurants often land ~€30–50 per person including drinks (but dinner can range much wider).
Multiple commenters noted vegetarian dishes are typically the same price as meat dishes or even a bit cheaper (meat/fish is often the priciest ingredient). A cost-saving approach is doing breakfasts/lunches from supermarkets and eating out mainly for dinner.
In the Netherlands, taxes are included in menu prices and tipping isn’t required or expected. If you want to tip for a great experience, keep it modest (around 5–10% max was suggested).
A month-by-month guide summarized: best overall odds for good weather without peak chaos are May and September. Best tulip timing is usually April (varies yearly). Cheapest/quietest tends to be January/February (short days, more museum/café vibe). Expect bigger crowds in April and July–August.
For intercity travel, use the NS app to plan routes and buy digital tickets (you can check in/out with digital tickets). Rush hour was noted as 06:30–09:00 and 16:00–18:30 (no rush hour on weekends). Some advice suggested buying tickets at least ~3 days ahead in the app to see potential discounts and cheaper off-peak options.
A commenter highlighted that non-residents can still apply for a personal OV-chipkaart and then use subscriptions (process may involve a contact form if you have certain foreign IBANs). For local city transport (tram/metro/bus), look for unlimited day or multi-day cards—these generally do not include trains.
Several commenters emphasized how small the Netherlands is (especially the Randstad). You can often stay in one or two bases and do easy day trips by train instead of moving hotels. Alternatives to an Amsterdam-heavy trip mentioned include Rotterdam and The Hague, and also smaller, less-touristy cities like Delft and Utrecht. For nature/low-cost vibes, cycling and camping were suggested (campgrounds around €10–13; many are within a short bike ride of city centers—though Amsterdam was noted as less suitable for nearby campgrounds). Also, check routes because train maintenance often happens on weekends.
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