Netherlands holidays

1 destination in Netherlands, with real fares from London Heathrow. Compare them in the trip search, or pick one below.

Highlights

The Netherlands' canal-built capital is compact enough to see a great deal in a short trip. We're starting with Amsterdam.

Why go

A historic centre built around canals rather than roads, compact enough to cover most of it on foot or by bike.
A cycling culture that makes getting around the city part of the trip rather than a chore.
Short train rides reach the rest of the Netherlands easily, if a day beyond Amsterdam itself appeals.

Worth knowing

One destination live here so far, so there's little to compare within the Netherlands yet.
The historic centre gets very crowded at peak times, and its narrow streets don't absorb crowds the way a larger capital can.

Amsterdam
City · Netherlands
€59 from London Heathrow1h 20m, direct

Fares are one-way prices from London Heathrow, per traveller, checked regularly against Travelpayouts — indicative, not live quotes. See the packages page for real return windows with dates.

When to go

Spring: Mild and the start of tulip season in the countryside around the city, a genuinely different look from the rest of the year.
Summer: Warm and the busiest season, with long daylight hours for exploring by bike or on foot.
Autumn: Cooler and quieter, with decent value returning once summer crowds clear.
Winter: Cold and often wet or windy; in a hard winter the canals can freeze, though it isn't something to plan a trip around.

Weather across Netherlands

Monthly highs and rainfall averaged across Netherlands’s 1 published destination — one place inside that set can run warmer or cooler than this. Gold months are the best weather fit by our formula.

Best overall: June · July · August · September
Hottest: August · 23°C
Wettest: November · 116mm

January, averaged across these destinations: daily high 7°C, 94mm rainfall.
February, averaged across these destinations: daily high 9°C, 97mm rainfall.
March, averaged across these destinations: daily high 11°C, 64mm rainfall.
April, averaged across these destinations: daily high 13°C, 85mm rainfall.
May, averaged across these destinations: daily high 18°C, 97mm rainfall.
June, averaged across these destinations: daily high 21°C, 68mm rainfall. Good month for weather.
July, averaged across these destinations: daily high 21°C, 98mm rainfall. Good month for weather.
August, averaged across these destinations: daily high 23°C, 61mm rainfall. Good month for weather.
September, averaged across these destinations: daily high 20°C, 90mm rainfall. Good month for weather.
October, averaged across these destinations: daily high 16°C, 101mm rainfall.
November, averaged across these destinations: daily high 10°C, 116mm rainfall.
December, averaged across these destinations: daily high 8°C, 94mm rainfall.

What it costs

An inexpensive restaurant meal runs around €20. A budget hotel room is typically around €93/night, €141 mid-range. These are Netherlands-wide estimates, not live listing prices.

Getting around

Amsterdam's centre is compact and built around cycling, with bikes the way most locals get around and trams covering the rest. A car is more hindrance than help in the centre. Short train rides reach the rest of the Netherlands easily for anyone wanting a day trip beyond the city.