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The Netherlands boasts plenty of attractions for every taste. Van Gogh and the tulips, cheese and red-light neighborhoods, complete freedom of character and old towns. Amsterdam, The Hague and Maastricht are all about Holland.
The most common associations that occur with the word Netherlands are ancient mills, colorful tulips, marijuana, Red Lanterns and funny wooden boots. In fact, the Netherlands is much more than the stereotypes listed. It is one of the most beautiful states of Western Europe with unusual nature, many castles and ancient cities. Despite the fact that tours to Holland are not cheap because of the cost of travel and accommodation, hotels in Amsterdam are often crowded. Many middle-aged people from 30 years and older go there. Plus, there is a wealth of young people, the Netherlands is consistently popular among them – because this country associates with the smell of freedom, however, very similar to the smell of marijuana.
There are many hotels in the Netherlands, but the choice of accommodation should be considered more carefully. First, book your room in advance: in big cities, there are often exhibitions, festivals and business events, so decent hotels are almost always busy. Secondly, prepare for serious costs: the price level is higher than the European average. Third, study the map in detail: for example, in the Capital District of Red Lanterns it is colorful, but not always comfortable and safe.
Voltage in the mains is 230 V, European sockets of types C (without grounding) and F (with grounding) do not require adapters.
Hostels offer the cheapest accommodation: in Amsterdam and The Hague you can rent a bed for 15-30 EUR per day. In the capital, the popular Stayokay youth hostel network (25-30 EUR per bed in a dormitory). 3* accommodation in Amsterdam hotel will cost from 70 EUR per day, in Rotterdam you will have to pay from 40-45 EUR for the same level of comfort. Five-star hotels in The Hague cost 180 EUR per day, while in the capital, luxury prices start from 235 EUR.
Materials are from the site: tonkosti.ru
There are three major airports in the Netherlands: Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Eindhoven. The busiest of them is Schiphol, located 18 km from the capital. Direct flights from Kiev Boryspil are performed by KLM and UIA, air time is 3 hours.
From Lviv to Amsterdam, with a transfer in Warsaw, fly “LOT”, the flight lasts about 5 hours. The second busiest airport in the Netherlands is located 7 km west of Eindhoven.
The fastest and the most convenient means of transportation in the Netherlands are trains. They follow both in large cities and in remote regions, and come in two types: high-speed with a minimum of stops and ordinary, opening doors at each station. Tickets are sold at train stations, and at vending machines it is 0.50 EUR cheaper than with live cashiers. The schedule can be found on the Dutch Railways website.
A train ride in a 2nd class car from Amsterdam to Rotterdam will cost 15.20 EUR, in Haarlem – 4.20 EUR, in Leiden – 9 EUR.
Intercity buses are used only for traveling over short distances: they rarely go, there are many stops, there are no direct routes between major cities.
The cities have a unified urban transport system (GVB), including trams, trolleybuses and buses (including nachtbussen night routes). Amsterdam and Rotterdam also have subways. A ticket for one trip is valid for an hour and costs 3 EUR. It is more profitable to purchase reusable strippenkaarten tickets, consisting of several coupons, as well as one-day tickets for 7.50 EUR and 7-day single tickets for 34.50 EUR. Public transport hours are 6:00-0:30, it is convenient to plan a route on the GVB system site (in English).
Roads in the Netherlands are freshly repaired, drivers are polite and strictly observing traffic rules, so car rental may be a good solution for a large-scale travel around the country with a visit to picturesque rural areas. All routes are free (with the exception of some tunnels), gas stations are very common. Right-hand traffic, traffic jams least in the northern regions of the country.
Rental conditions are different for different companies. General mandatory: you must have a valid driver’s license, experience of a year, age of 21 years (for certain types of vehicles – 23 years or 25 years) and two credit cards.
Taxis can be taken in a special parking lot or ordered by phone, but they are much less popular than public transport. Landing and the first 2 km – about 7 EUR plus 2.20 EUR for each next km. The cost of a transfer from the airport to the center of the capital is 45-50 EUR. All cars are equipped with meters, it is accepted to pay in cash, leaving a tip in the amount of up to 10% to the driver.
The Dutch often use a bicycle as a means of transport. There are always bike lanes on roads and city streets, and special bicycle parking lots are located on almost every corner. A two-wheeled friend can be rented for 6-20 EUR per day plus a deposit.
Rotterdam (57.43km)
The Hague (52.46km)
Utrecht (34.26km)
Tilburg (91.33km)
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