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		<title>Cost of Living Amsterdam &#8211; Price Listing (2026)</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The following tables list prices (in euros) of various items and commodities for sale in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This price list should be of use to both tourists and any potential expats considering a move to the Netherlands. Note, some figures should only be taken as a guideline &#8211; prices can vary and are subject to &#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/cost-of-living-amsterdam">Cost of Living Amsterdam &#8211; Price Listing (2026)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com">AmsterdamTips.com</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>The following tables list prices (in euros) of various items and commodities for sale in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This price list should be of use to both tourists and any potential expats considering a move to the Netherlands. </strong></p>
<p><strong>Note, some figures should only be taken as a guideline &#8211; prices can vary and are subject to change. As with elsewhere in the world, inflation has been significantly high of late in the Netherlands.<br />
</strong></p>
<h3><strong>Cost of Eating and Drinking Out in Amsterdam</strong></h3>
<p>Prices for meals out vary considerably in Amsterdam and range from the budget fast-food places, cheap eetcafé-style restaurants to the more upscale establishments.</p>
<p>Drinks prices are generally consistent overall although higher prices can be found at either &#8220;tourist traps&#8221; or trendier bars and clubs. The Dutch are not great tippers, however a small tip is always appreciated by your server.</p>
<figure id="attachment_17058" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-17058" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="wp-image-17058 size-full" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/coffee-sandwich-bijenkorf-kitchen.jpg" alt="coffee and sandwich at bijenkorf kitchen amsterdam" width="696" height="431" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/coffee-sandwich-bijenkorf-kitchen.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/coffee-sandwich-bijenkorf-kitchen-300x186.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-17058" class="wp-caption-text">Coffee and Sandwich at Bijenkorf Kitchen Amsterdam</figcaption></figure>
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<td><strong>Friet (chips)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€4.00-€7.00</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Big Mac (McDonalds)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€7.80</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Sandwich/Bagel (cafe)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€7.00-€17.00</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Main Course Meal (standard eetcafe)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€15-35</td>
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<td><strong>Meal+Wine+Dessert (per person)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€40-€100</td>
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<td><strong>Draft Beer (250ml)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€4.00-€6.20</td>
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<td><strong>House Wine (glass)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€6.00-€9.00</td>
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<td><strong>Aperol Spritz</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€11</td>
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<td><strong>Mineral Water/Soft Drink (glass)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€3.50-€5.00</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Espresso</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€3.50-€4.50</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Cappuccino/Latte/Flat White</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€4.00-€5.50</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Starbucks Caffe Latte Grande</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€5.50</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Tea (cup)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€3.50-€4.50</td>
</tr>
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<h3><strong>Cost of Travel in Amsterdam</strong></h3>
<p>Public transport in Amsterdam and Netherlands is normally quite reliable and offers reasonable value. Of late, fuel prices have reached near record levels.</p>
<figure id="attachment_11898" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11898" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-11898" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/taxi-in-amsterdam.jpg" alt="taxi in amsterdam" width="696" height="393" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/taxi-in-amsterdam.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/taxi-in-amsterdam-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/taxi-in-amsterdam-390x220.jpg 390w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-11898" class="wp-caption-text">Taxi in Amsterdam</figcaption></figure>
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<td><strong>Train Ticket <a class="line" href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/schiphol-airport-to-amsterdam" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amsterdam to Schiphol Airport</a></strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">from €5.50</td>
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<td><strong>Train Ticket Amsterdam to The Hague</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€15.30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1 hour public transport ticket</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€3.40</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>1 day Amsterdam public transport ticket</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€10</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Ferry ride on the IJ (GVB)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">Free</td>
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<tr>
<td><strong><a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/transport-tickets/#artt" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amsterdam &amp; Region Travel Ticket</a> (3 days)</strong><strong><br />
</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€44</td>
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<td><strong>Annual Train 40% Discount Card</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€76.20</td>
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<td><strong><a class="line" href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/amsterdam-taxis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Taxi Fare in Amsterdam</a> </strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€15-€35</td>
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<td><strong>Taxi Fare (Schiphol Airport to City)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€50-€80</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Petrol (Euro95) 1 Litre</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€2.10-€2.50</td>
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<td><strong>Diesel 1 Litre</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€2.10-€2.60</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Bike Rental (1 day)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€13-€20</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Car Parking (per hour, inner centre)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€8.05</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
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<h3><strong>Cost of Miscellaneous Items in Amsterdam</strong></h3>
<p>Cultural activities such as the theatre and museums are not that cheap although there are some free concerts and festivals.</p>
<p>Expats should consider investing in the Museum Card which gives unlimited free entry to 400 museums over the whole year.</p>
<figure id="attachment_14687" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-14687" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-14687" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/rijksmuseum-gallery1.jpg" alt="rijksmuseum gallery" width="696" height="408" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/rijksmuseum-gallery1.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/rijksmuseum-gallery1-300x176.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-14687" class="wp-caption-text">Rijksmuseum</figcaption></figure>
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<td><strong>Stamp for Netherlands (0-20g)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€1.40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Stamp for international destinations (0-20g)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€2.11</td>
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<td><strong><a class="line" href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/cheap-haircut-in-amsterdam" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Haircut</a> (Male)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">from €25</td>
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<td><strong>Haircut (Female)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">from €40</td>
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<td><strong>Cinema Ticket (Standard)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€14.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Theatre Ticket</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">from €25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Night Club Entry</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€5-€20</td>
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<td><strong>Museum/Attraction Admission</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€5-€30</td>
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<td><strong>Annual Museumkaart</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€75</td>
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<td><strong><a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/iamsterdam-card" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">I Amsterdam City Card</a> (5 days)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€140</td>
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<td><strong>Hotel Room &#8211; good standard (per night)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">from €150</td>
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</tbody>
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<h3><strong>Cost of Utilities for Living in Amsterdam</strong></h3>
<p>From <a class="line" href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/healthcare-netherlands" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <strong>mandatory health insurance</strong></a> for residents to <a class="line" href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/utilities-amsterdam" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <strong>utility bills</strong></a> and telecom charges.</p>
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<td><strong>Internet 200Mb/s (monthly)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€42</td>
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<tr>
<td><strong>Sim only 60GB + unlimited mins/SMS at <a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/lycamobile" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">lycamobile.nl</a><br />
</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€14.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Apple iPhone 17 256GB 30GB data (monthly)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€37</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Electricity &amp; Gas (monthly)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€120-€300</td>
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<td><strong>Water (monthly)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€35-€60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Household Refuse Tax (monthly)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€29-€39</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Internet + TV Package (monthly)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">from €60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Netflix Netherlands</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€10-€21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Amazon Prime Netherlands</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€5</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Basic Health Insurance (monthly)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€150-€200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Cleaner (hourly)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€25-€35</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
<h3><strong>Cost of </strong>Education/Childcare</h3>
<p>Childcare in the Netherlands is expensive, although you may be able to get a rebate from the tax system, depending on your income. International schools can charge hefty tuition fees, whilst local primary and secondary schools are tuition-free.</p>
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<td><strong>Childcare (1 child x 1 day per week, monthly cost)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€380</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>International School (annual tuition fee)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€5,000-€30,000</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>University (statutory tuition fee &#8211; EU/EEA students)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€2,694</td>
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</tbody>
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<h3><strong>Cost of Flat/House Rental in Amsterdam</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Renting a flat or house in Amsterdam</strong> is likely to be your biggest monthly outgoing. Prices range from cheaper flat shares, social housing (you will either have to wait some years on the list, have a Dutch partner renting one or be lucky to find a sublet) to more expensive properties on the private rental market.</p>
<figure id="attachment_17059" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-17059" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-17059" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/houses-in-amsterdam.jpg" alt="houses in amsterdam" width="696" height="414" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/houses-in-amsterdam.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/houses-in-amsterdam-300x178.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-17059" class="wp-caption-text">Houses in Amsterdam</figcaption></figure>
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<td><strong>Social Housing (monthly)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">up to €933</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Room/Studio (monthly)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€450-€2,500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1 Bed Apartment (monthly)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€1,200-€4,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2 Bed Apartment (monthly)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€1,500-€6,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2-4 Bed House (monthly)</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">€2,500-€9,000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
<p><a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/renthunter" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Renthunter</strong></a> is a subscription-based search bot that scans over 1,000 local housing sites covering virtually all rental properties in the Netherlands.</p>
<figure id="attachment_20359" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-20359" style="width: 350px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20359" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/renthunter.jpg" alt="renthunter screenshot" width="350" height="571" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/renthunter.jpg 350w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/renthunter-184x300.jpg 184w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-20359" class="wp-caption-text">(source: Renthunter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>You sign up and enter your desired housing search parameters and when a suitable house/flat comes on the market you immediately get notified by WhatsApp and email.</p>
<p><em>This article was originally published in 2010. Last updated <strong>21 August 2026</strong>.</em></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/cost-of-living-amsterdam">Cost of Living Amsterdam &#8211; Price Listing (2026)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com">AmsterdamTips.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Best Savings Account Rates in the Netherlands (August 2026)</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Looking for the best savings account rates in the Netherlands (spaarrente Nederland)? Below we compare the highest interest savings accounts &#8211; including flexible savings and fixed-term deposits. All accounts mentioned are protected by the EU deposit guarantee. Savings interest rates in the Netherlands have been quite volatile over the last few years. After years of &#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/savings-accounts-rates-nl">Best Savings Account Rates in the Netherlands (August 2026)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com">AmsterdamTips.com</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Looking for the best savings account rates in the Netherlands <em>(spaarrente Nederland)</em>? Below we compare the highest interest savings accounts &#8211; including flexible savings and fixed-term deposits.</strong></p>
<p>All accounts mentioned are protected by the EU deposit guarantee.</p>
<p>Savings interest rates in the Netherlands have been quite volatile over the last few years. After years of extremely low yields, rates were increased significantly but are now on the way back down again.<strong><br />
</strong></p>
<p>When you account for surging inflation (which has been running between 3% and 15%) and box 3 wealth tax (about 1%) the reality is that you likely face <strong>negative real returns</strong> on your money.</p>
<p>Below we give an overview of the:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>top Dutch savings accounts</strong></li>
<li>best <strong>standard savings account rates</strong> in the Netherlands</li>
<li>best <strong>1 year fixed rate deposit accounts</strong> in the Netherlands</li>
<li>best <strong>2 year fixed rate deposit accounts</strong> in the Netherlands</li>
</ul>
<p>If your savings are parked in one of the big 3 banks (ABN Amro, ING and Rabobank) then at least consider securing a better rate elsewhere.</p>
<p>Rates updated weekly &#8211; latest check: 21 Aug 2026</p>
<h2>Best Variable Savings Account Rates Netherlands</h2>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Bank </strong><br />
<em>Account</em><strong><br />
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<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Interest Rate</strong></td>
<td></td>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20699 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/se.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> Avarda Bank</strong><br />
via <strong><a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/raisin-boost" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Raisin</a></strong><br />
<span class="tie-highlight tie-highlight-black">+3.05% bonus</span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>2.20%</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><a class="shortc-button medium purple " href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/raisin-boost" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong> Open Account</strong></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong> <img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20699 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/se.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> Nordax Bank</strong><br />
via <strong><a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/raisin-boost" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Raisin</a></strong><br />
<span class="tie-highlight tie-highlight-black">+3.05% bonus</span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>2.19%</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><a class="shortc-button medium purple " href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/raisin-boost" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong> Open Account</strong></a></td>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-20701 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ee.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> Bigbank</strong><br />
<em>Flexibel Sparen</em><br />
<span class="tie-highlight tie-highlight-green">+2.75% bonus<br />
</span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>2.00%</strong><strong><span class="tie-highlight tie-highlight-green"><br />
</span></strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><a class="shortc-button medium green " href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/bigbank-flexibel-sparen" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Open Account</strong></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20699 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/se.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> <a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/klarna-flex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Klarna</strong></a><br />
<em>Flex Rekening</em><strong><br />
</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>1.95%</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><a class="shortc-button medium green " href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/klarna-flex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong> Open Account</strong></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> Anadolubank</strong><br />
<em>Smart Savings</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>1.90%</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20698 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/be.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> Argenta</strong><br />
<em>Spaarrekening</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>1.90%</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> Ayvens Bank </strong><br />
<em>Flexibel Sparen</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>1.85%</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> DHB Bank</strong><br />
<em>S@veOnlinerekening</em><strong><br />
</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>1.85%</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20700 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/es.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> <strong>Openbank</strong><br />
<em>Open Spaarrekening</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>1.80%</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> Yapi-Kredi</strong><br />
<em>Euro-Plus Savings</em><strong><br />
</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>1.80%</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> Garanti BBVA Bank</strong><br />
<em>Gouden Internet Rekening</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>1.55%</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> NIBC Direct</strong><br />
<em>Spaarrekening</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>1.55%</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> bunq</strong><br />
<em>Savings</em><br />
<span class="tie-highlight tie-highlight-gray">3.01% bonus rate<br />
</span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>1.51%</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><a class="shortc-button small gray " href="https://www.getbunq.app/N45R96/225JFQ/?uid=1846" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Open Account <img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20702 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/gb.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20696 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/de.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> Lloyds Bank</strong><br />
<em>Internet Spaarrekening</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>1.50%</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> Rabobank</strong><br />
<em>Rabo SpaarRekening</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>up to 1.50%</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> ABN AMRO</strong><br />
<em>Direct Sparen</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>up to 1.45%</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><a class="shortc-button small gray " href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/abn-amro-savings" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Open Account <img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20702 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/gb.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> ASN Bank</strong><br />
<em>Ideaalsparen</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>up to 1.30%</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> Nationale Nederlanden</strong><br />
<em>Internetsparen</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>up to 1.30%</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20697 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/at.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> KNAB</strong><br />
<em>Flexibel Sparen</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>1.25%</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> ING Bank </strong><br />
<em>Oranje Spaarrekening</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>up to 1.25%</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> Triodos Bank</strong><br />
<em>Internet Sparen</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>up to 1.15%</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20696 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/de.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> N26</strong><br />
<em>Instant Savings</em><br />
<span class="tie-highlight tie-highlight-gray">1.50% &#8211; new Metal accounts<br />
</span></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>0.30%</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><a class="shortc-button small gray " href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/n26-save" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Open Account <img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20702 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/gb.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /></a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
<p><em>These are variable interest rates and can change at any time.<br />
</em></p>
<p>Flags denote country of deposit guarantee with links to info from the respective finance authorities:</p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> <a href="https://www.dnb.nl/en/reliable-financial-sector/dutch-deposit-guarantee/up-to-what-amount-is-my-money-protected/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Netherlands</a>  <img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20697 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/at.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> <a href="https://www.oenb.at/en/financial-market/deposit-guarantee-schemes.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Austria</a>  <img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20698 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/be.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> <a href="https://www.fsma.be/en/protection-deposits" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Belgium</a>  <img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20701 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ee.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> <a href="https://www.tf.ee/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Estonia</a><br />
<img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20751 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/fr.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> <a href="https://www.garantiedesdepots.fr/en/discover-my-guarantees/I-have-savings-and-other-bank-accounts-what-are-my-guarantees" target="_blank" rel="noopener">France</a> <img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20696 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/de.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> <a href="https://www.bundesbank.de/en/tasks/banking-supervision/individual-aspects/deposit-protection-622748" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Germany</a> <img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20792 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/lv.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> <a href="https://www.bank.lv/en/operational-areas/customer-protection/operation-of-guarantee-funds/deposit-guarantee-fund" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Latvia</a> <img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20703 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/lt.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> <a href="https://www.lb.lt/en/financial-stability-instruments-1#ex-1-7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lithuania</a> <img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-20944 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pt.png" alt="portugal" width="16" height="11" /> <a href="https://clientebancario.bportugal.pt/en/deposit-guarantee" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Portugal</a><br />
<img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20700 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/es.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> <a href="https://www.fgd.es/en/frequently-asked-questions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spain</a> <img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20699 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/se.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> <a href="https://www.riksgalden.se/en/our-operations/deposit-insurance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sweden</a></p>
<p>Banks registered in the EU will have deposits covered by €100,000 (or equivalent).</p>
<hr />
<p>For slightly higher rates you may choose to tie your money up for a fixed amount of time with &#8216;deposito&#8217; accounts. Note that some term accounts require a minimum investment.</p>
<p>Here is an overview of 1 year (12 months) accounts:</p>
<h2>Best 1 Year Fixed Rate Accounts in the Netherlands 2026</h2>
<div class="table-is-responsive">
<table>
<thead></thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Bank </strong><br />
<em>Account 1yr</em><strong><br />
</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Interest Rate</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20792 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/lv.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> BluOr Bank</strong><br />
via <strong><a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/raisin-deposito" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Raisin</a></strong><br />
<em>min €10,000<br />
</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>3.37%</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><a class="shortc-button medium purple " href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/raisin-deposito" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong> Open account</strong></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20703 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/lt.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> SME Bank</strong><br />
via <strong><a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/raisin-deposito" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Raisin</a></strong><br />
<em>min €20,000<br />
</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>3.12%</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><a class="shortc-button medium green " href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/raisin-deposito" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong> Open account</strong></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> Yapi-Kredi</strong><br />
<em>Euro-Plus Deposit</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>3.10%</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-20701 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ee.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> Bigbank</strong><br />
<em>Deposito</em><br />
<em>min €1,000</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>3.00%</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><a class="shortc-button medium green " href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/bigbank-deposito" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Open account</strong></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20699 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/se.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> <a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/klarna-deposit" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Klarna</strong></a><br />
<em>Vaste Rekening</em><br />
<em>No min deposit</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>3.00%</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><a class="shortc-button medium green " href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/klarna-deposit" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong> Open account</strong></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> Garanti BBVA Bank</strong><br />
<em>Gouden Termijn Deposito</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>2.85%</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> Anadolubank</strong><br />
<em>Time Deposit</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>2.80%</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20698 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/be.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> Argenta</strong><br />
<em>Termijndeposito</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>2.70%</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> DHB Bank</strong><br />
<em>MaxiSpaarrekening</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>2.55%</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> NIBC Direct</strong><br />
<em>Termijndeposito</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>2.50%</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> Ayvens Bank </strong><br />
<em>Deposito sparen</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>2.45%</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> bunq</strong><br />
<em>Termijndeposito</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>2.11%</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><a class="shortc-button small gray " href="https://www.getbunq.app/N45R96/225JFQ/?uid=2377" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Open account <img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20702 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/gb.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> Nationale Nederlanden</strong><br />
<em>Depositosparen</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>2.00%</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> Triodos Bank</strong><br />
<em>Spaar Deposito</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>2.00%</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20697 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/at.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> KNAB</strong><br />
<em>Deposito sparen</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>1.80%</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
<p>Here is an overview of 2 year (24 months) high yield accounts:</p>
<h2>Best 2 Year Fixed Rate Accounts in the Netherlands 2026</h2>
<div class="table-is-responsive">
<table>
<thead></thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Bank </strong><br />
<em>Account 2yrs</em><strong><br />
</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Interest Rate</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong> <img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20792 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/lv.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> BluOr Bank</strong><br />
via <strong><a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/raisin-deposito" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Raisin</a></strong><br />
<em>min €10,000</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>3.42%</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><a class="shortc-button medium purple " href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/raisin-deposito" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Open account</strong></a></strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong> <img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20703 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/lt.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> Fjord Bank</strong><br />
via <strong><a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/raisin-deposito" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Raisin</a></strong><br />
<em>min €10,000</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>3.20%</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><a class="shortc-button medium green " href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/raisin-deposito" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Open account</strong></a></strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> Yapi-Kredi</strong><br />
<em>Euro-Plus Deposit</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>3.10%</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20699 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/se.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> <a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/klarna-deposit" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Klarna</strong></a><br />
<em>Vaste Rekening</em><br />
<em>No min deposit</em><strong><br />
</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>3.05%</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><a class="shortc-button medium green " href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/klarna-deposit" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Open account</strong></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20698 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/be.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> Argenta</strong><br />
<em>Termijndeposito</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>3.00%</strong></td>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-20701 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ee.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> Bigbank</strong><br />
<em>Deposito</em><br />
<em>min €1,000</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>3.00%</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><a class="shortc-button medium green " href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/bigbank-deposito" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Open account</strong></a></td>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> Anadolubank</strong><br />
<em>Time Deposit</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>2.90%</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"></td>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> Garanti BBVA Bank</strong><br />
<em>Gouden Termijn Deposito</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>2.85%</strong></td>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> DHB Bank</strong><br />
<em>MaxiSpaarrekening</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>2.75%</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> Ayvens Bank </strong><br />
<em>Deposito sparen</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>2.55%</strong></td>
<td></td>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> NIBC Direct</strong><br />
<em>Termijndeposito</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>2.41%</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> Nationale Nederlanden</strong><br />
<em>Depositosparen</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>2.10%</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> Triodos Bank</strong><br />
<em>Spaar Deposito</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>2.05%</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20695 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nl.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> bunq</strong><br />
<em>Termijndeposito</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>1.91%</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><a class="shortc-button small gray " href="https://www.getbunq.app/N45R96/225JFQ/?uid=2377" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Open account <img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20702 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/gb.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /></a></td>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20697 alignnone" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/at.gif" alt="" width="16" height="11" /> KNAB</strong><br />
<em>Deposito sparen</em></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>1.90%</strong></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3>Are foreign EU banks safe?</h3>
<p>You may have noted the presence of some foreign banks in the Netherlands listings above. All are covered by the EU deposit scheme.</p>
<ul>
<li>The Turkish banks <strong><em>Anadolubank</em></strong>, <strong><em>DHB Bank (Demir-Halk Bank)</em></strong>, <strong><em>Garanti BBVA Bank</em></strong> and <strong><em>Yapi-Kredi</em></strong> are all registered in the Netherlands and are covered by the Dutch deposit guarantee.</li>
<li><strong><em>Argenta</em></strong> is an independent bank from Belgium.</li>
<li><strong><em>Lloyds Bank</em></strong> is from the UK but its Dutch business is registered in Germany.</li>
<li><strong><em>Openbank</em></strong> is part of the Santander Group in Spain.</li>
<li><strong><em>Klarna</em></strong> is a well known Swedish financial services firm.</li>
<li><strong><em>Raisin</em></strong> is an international portal based in Germany which offers free access to high-rate savings and fixed term accounts across the EU. Deposit guarantee depends on location of partner bank.</li>
<li><strong><em>N26</em></strong> is an app-based bank from Germany with free and paid accounts.</li>
<li><strong><em>Bigbank</em></strong> is an Estonian financial institution involved in consumer credit with an online presence in the Netherlands.</li>
<li><em><strong>KNAB</strong></em> is a Dutch digital bank which is now owned by Austrian BAWAG Group and is covered by the Austrian deposit guarantee.</li>
</ul>
<p>The following are Dutch banks headquartered in the Netherlands: <em><strong>ABN AMRO, ASN Bank, Ayvens Bank, bunq, ING Bank, Nationale Nederlanden, NIBC Direct, Rabobank</strong></em> and <em><strong>Triodos Bank</strong></em>. See our guide <strong><a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/open-dutch-bank-account" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How to Open a Dutch bank account</a> </strong></p>
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<h3>Netherlands Interest Rates</h3>
<p>Netherlands is in the Eurozone and uses the euro (€) as its currency.</p>
<p>The <strong>European Central Bank (ECB)</strong> sets interest rates across the entire eurozone. Netherlands interest rates are therefore set by the ECB.</p>
<p>There are 2 key rates:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Deposit Rate</strong> (banks use this to make overnight deposits with the ECB)</li>
<li><strong>Base rate</strong> (also called <em>Main refinancing operations, </em>a higher rate where banks can borrow funds from the ECB on a weekly basis)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Current ECB rate</h4>
<p>The current ECB rates stand at <strong>2.40%</strong> (base rate) and<strong> 2.25% </strong>(deposit rate). Source: <a href="https://www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/policy_and_exchange_rates/key_ecb_interest_rates/html/index.en.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ECB</a></p>
<ul>
<li>Following the 2007-8 financial crisis Eurozone interest rates were reduced to practically 0%</li>
<li>The deposit rate was actually negative between 2014-2022</li>
<li>Interest rates rose in 2022-23 with the deposit rate peaking at 4.00%</li>
<li>Interest rates were cut 7 times during 2024-45 down to 2.00% (deposit rate)</li>
<li>Rates were raised 25 basis points on 17 June 2026</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB)</strong> is the national central bank for the Netherlands within the Eurosystem. It is headquartered in Amsterdam and manages the the Dutch deposit guarantee scheme.</p>
<p>When the guilder was replaced by the Euro in 2002 the DNB stopped setting interest rates in the Netherlands.</p>
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<h3>How to Choose a Savings Account in the Netherlands</h3>
<p>Choosing the best savings account in the Netherlands depends on your goals, flexibility needs and risk preferences. Here are a few key factors:</p>
<h4>1. Variable vs Fixed Interest Rates</h4>
<p><strong>Variable savings accounts</strong> (<em>spaarrekening</em> or <em>flexibel sparen</em>) offer the most flexibility and you can generally withdraw your money at any time. However the underlying rate can change.</p>
<p><strong>Fixed-term deposits</strong> (<em>deposito</em>) on the other hand offers a fixed higher interest rate, but your money is locked in for a set period (e.g. 1 or 2 years). Interest rates are usually higher for longer dated terms, however the yield curve flattens out after about 2 years.</p>
<p>If you think you may need access to your funds, a variable account is usually the better choice.</p>
<h4>2. Interest Rate (and Bonus Rates)</h4>
<p>Some banks offer introductory bonus rates for new customers but note these typically last only a few months. Make sure to check the standard rate after the bonus period ends as your rate could fall significantly.</p>
<h4>3. Deposit Guarantee Scheme (Safety)</h4>
<p>As we have seen, savings in the Netherlands and across the EU are protected under the<br />
Deposit Guarantee Scheme. This covers up to €100,000 per bank (or banking group) per person. De Nederlandsche Bank manages this facility in the Netherlands.</p>
<h4>4. Foreign vs Dutch Banks</h4>
<p>Many of the highest savings rates in the Dutch market come from foreign EU banks. These are generally run via online platforms such as Raisin and there may be no physical branches in the Netherlands. Customer service could be international rather than local.</p>
<h4>5. Minimum Deposits &amp; Withdrawal Conditions</h4>
<p>Some accounts require a minimum deposit &#8211; for example Bigbank requires €1,000 minimum for a fixed rate account. Some accounts may have restrictions on withdrawals so always check the terms before opening an account.</p>
<h4>6. Taxes on Savings (Box 3)</h4>
<p>Assets and savings in the Netherlands are subject to &#8216;Box 3&#8217; reporting on tax returns. Any assets are taxed on assumed returns, not on the actual interest earned. See more on <strong><a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/taxation-netherlands" target="_blank" rel="noopener">taxation in the Netherlands</a></strong></p>
<h4>7. Ease of Use &amp; Access</h4>
<p>You should also consider some practical factors such as whether there is an English-language interface, how quickly accounts can be opened, what are the ID requirements, how easy it is to deposit or withdraw funds. Neobanks like bunq and N26 offer an app-based banking ecosystem.</p>
<p>Banks using <strong>English portals for Netherlands customers</strong> are: ABN Amro, Anadolubank, bunq, N26 and Yapi Kredi.</p>
<p>Choosing a higher rate savings account is one aspect of managing your finances. If you need flexibility choose a variable account. If you seek high returns then consider foreign banks like Raisin or fixed deposit rates.</p>
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<h3>Savings Accounts Dutch Glossary</h3>
<p><strong><em>sparen</em></strong> &#8211; savings<br />
<strong><em>spaarrekening</em></strong> &#8211; savings account<br />
<strong><em>rente</em></strong> &#8211; interest rate<br />
<strong><em>deposito</em></strong> &#8211; fixed term deposit<br />
<strong><em>depositogarantie / stortinggarantie</em></strong> &#8211; deposit guarantee</td>
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<p><em>This page is for information purposes only, we are not offering any financial advice. Interest rates in tables are listed in order (highest to lowest) &#8211; any equal rates are listed in alphabetical order of bank name.<br />
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<p><em>We try to present accurate info but as ever products and interest rates can change at any time beyond our control.<br />
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<p><em>Last checked and updated <strong>21 August 2026</strong>.</em></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Stena Line runs a twice daily ferry service both ways between Harwich and Hoek van Holland (Hook of Holland). With a journey time of around 7 hours and prices from £57/€66 one-way, it is a lovely way to travel between the UK and the Netherlands. You can book the Harwich-Hook of Holland ferry here We&#8217;ve &#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/stena-line-harwich-hoek-ferry">Stena Line: Harwich &#8211; Hoek van Holland Ferry Guide &#038; Review</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com">AmsterdamTips.com</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Stena Line runs a twice daily ferry service both ways between Harwich and Hoek van Holland (Hook of Holland).</strong></p>
<p>With a journey time of around 7 hours and prices from £57/€66 one-way, it is a lovely way to travel between the UK and the Netherlands. You <strong><a class="line" href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/stena-ferry-harwich-hoek" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">can book the Harwich-Hook of Holland ferry here</a></strong></p>
<p><em>We&#8217;ve made this ferry trip ourselves <strong>around 20 times</strong> so here is our detailed guide on the Hoek van Holland-Harwich journey.</em></p>
<figure id="attachment_9770" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9770" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-9770" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-deck.jpg" alt="stena line stena hollandica deck" width="696" height="401" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-deck.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-deck-300x173.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9770" class="wp-caption-text">Stena Line (Stena Hollandica) deck</figcaption></figure>
<h2>Stena Line Harwich-Hoek van Holland Timetable (2026)</h2>
<p>This is the current timetable which shows the day and night ferry services each way:</p>
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<td><strong>Route<br />
</strong></td>
<td><strong>Departs<br />
</strong></td>
<td><strong>Arrives</strong></td>
<td><strong>Sail time<br />
</strong></td>
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<td><strong>Harwich-Hoek van Holland</strong> (day)</td>
<td>09:00</td>
<td>17:15</td>
<td>7 hrs 15 mins</td>
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<td><strong>Harwich-Hoek van Holland</strong> (night)</td>
<td>23:00</td>
<td>08:00</td>
<td>8 hrs<strong><br />
</strong></td>
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<td><strong>Hoek van Holland-Harwich</strong> (day)<strong><br />
</strong></td>
<td>14:15 (13:45 Sun)</td>
<td>19:45</td>
<td>6 hrs (30 mins)</td>
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<td><strong>Hoek van Holland-Harwich</strong> (night)</td>
<td>22:00</td>
<td>06:30</td>
<td>9 hrs 30 mins*</td>
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</tbody>
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<p>*likely to arrive in port earlier.<br />
<em>Europe is 1 hour ahead of UK time </em></p>
<figure id="attachment_21685" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-21685" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-21685" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stena-line-ferry-hoek-van-holland2.jpg" alt="stena line ferry departing Hoek van Holland port" width="696" height="412" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stena-line-ferry-hoek-van-holland2.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stena-line-ferry-hoek-van-holland2-300x178.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-21685" class="wp-caption-text">Stena Line ferry departing Hoek van Holland port</figcaption></figure>
<h2>Stena Line Route Map: Harwich-Hoek van Holland</h2>
<p>Here is a map showing the North Sea route between Harwich and Hoek van Holland.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21672" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stena-line-harwich-hoek-route-map.jpg" alt="stena line ferry - harwich-hoek van holland route map" width="696" height="451" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stena-line-harwich-hoek-route-map.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stena-line-harwich-hoek-route-map-300x194.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /></p>
<p><strong>Harwich International port</strong> is in the county of Essex and lies on the south bank of the river Stour. On the opposite flank is the port of <strong>Felixstowe</strong> in Suffolk county, the largest container port in the UK.</p>
<figure id="attachment_21679" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-21679" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-21679" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stena-line-departs-harwich.jpg" alt="stena line ship departs harwich" width="696" height="426" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stena-line-departs-harwich.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stena-line-departs-harwich-300x184.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-21679" class="wp-caption-text">Stena Line ferry departs Harwich</figcaption></figure>
<p><strong>Hoek van Holland</strong> (Hook of Holland) lies on the south-western corner of Zuid Holland province on the Nieuwe Waterweg shipping canal. The <strong>Port of Rotterdam</strong>, Europe&#8217;s largest port lies on the southern side of the canal.</p>
<p>The <strong>straight-line distance between Harwich and Hoek van Holland</strong> ferry terminals is <strong>197km (122 miles)</strong> &#8211; calculated with Google Maps.</p>
<p>According to a signpost at Hoek van Holland beach the distance to Harwich is 194km.</p>
<figure id="attachment_21674" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-21674" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-21674" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/hoek-van-holland-signpost.jpg" alt="hoek van holland signpost" width="696" height="428" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/hoek-van-holland-signpost.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/hoek-van-holland-signpost-300x184.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-21674" class="wp-caption-text">Signpost on Hoek van Holland beach</figcaption></figure>
<p>During the sailing, live GPS position of the ship is available through one of the TV channels.</p>
<figure id="attachment_21689" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-21689" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-21689" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stena-line-north-sea-gps.jpg" alt="stena line ferry - live gps position north sea" width="696" height="376" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stena-line-north-sea-gps.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stena-line-north-sea-gps-300x162.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-21689" class="wp-caption-text">Live GPS position</figcaption></figure>
<h2>Stena Line Ships on Harwich-Hoek route</h2>
<p>The sister ships <strong><em>Stena Britannica</em></strong> and <strong><em>Stena Hollandica</em></strong> ply the route over the North Sea. The ships are very comfortable akin to a small floating hotel.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3446" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/stena-line-ferry.jpg" alt="stena line ferry" width="696" height="419" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/stena-line-ferry.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/stena-line-ferry-300x181.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /></p>
<p>Let&#8217;s look at some stats and numbers for the Stena Hollandica and Stena Britannica ships:</p>
<ul>
<li>the ships are <strong>240m long</strong> with a beam width of 32m</li>
<li>the ships were built in <strong>2010</strong> in Wismar, Germany</li>
<li>there are <strong>538 cabins</strong> with a total of <strong>1,376 beds</strong></li>
<li>they have capacity for <strong>1,200 passengers</strong></li>
<li>they can transport <strong>230 cars</strong> and <strong>300 freight vehicles</strong></li>
<li>each ship has 12 decks</li>
<li>they can sail at <strong>22 knots</strong> (41 km/h)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Stena Britannica/Hollandica ship facilities</h3>
<p>The 2 ships underwent a significant refurbishment in 2024. This significantly improved and increased the seating capacity at the main passenger area on level 9.</p>
<p>Facilities includes the <em>Taste</em> self-service restaurant, the <em>Riva</em> bar, the <em>Social Cafe &amp; Bar</em>, a duty-free shop, a guest services desk and a Family Hub area with kids corner.</p>
<figure id="attachment_9771" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9771" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-9771 size-full" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-restaurant.jpg" alt="stena Hollandica taste restaurant" width="696" height="416" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-restaurant.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-restaurant-300x179.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9771" class="wp-caption-text">Stena Hollandica &#8211; Taste restaurant</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_16803" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-16803" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-16803" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/stena-line-meal.jpg" alt="stena line meal" width="696" height="412" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/stena-line-meal.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/stena-line-meal-300x178.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-16803" class="wp-caption-text">Stena Line meal</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_21680" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-21680" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-21680" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stena-line-riva-bar.jpg" alt="stena line hollandica/britannica - riva bar" width="696" height="430" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stena-line-riva-bar.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stena-line-riva-bar-300x185.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-21680" class="wp-caption-text">Riva Bar</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_9773" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9773" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-9773 size-full" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-restaurant-bar.jpg" alt="Stena Britannica bar and restaurant" width="696" height="416" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-restaurant-bar.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-restaurant-bar-300x179.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9773" class="wp-caption-text">Stena Britannica &#8211; Riva bar seating area</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_9774" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9774" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-9774 size-full" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-kids-play-area.jpg" alt="Stena Hollandica family hub kids play area" width="696" height="411" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-kids-play-area.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-kids-play-area-300x177.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9774" class="wp-caption-text">Stena Hollandica &#8211; Family Hub &#8211; kids play area</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_16802" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-16802" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-16802" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/stena-line-social-bar.jpg" alt="Stena Hollandica Social bar" width="696" height="414" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/stena-line-social-bar.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/stena-line-social-bar-300x178.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-16802" class="wp-caption-text">Stena Hollandica Social Bar</figcaption></figure>
<p>The paid <em>Stena Plus Lounge</em> has been moved to replace the previous a la carte restaurant. It is a quiet sitting area with complimentary snacks, non-alcoholic drinks and house wine, newspapers and WiFi &#8211; available to paying passengers aged 8 and above. Entrance costs from £25 or €29.</p>
<p>At the back of the ship you can head out on deck for some sea air although a lot of smokers seem to congregate here.</p>
<h3>Stena Britannica/Hollandica Cabins</h3>
<p>The on-board cabins are well appointed with decent beds, compact toilet/shower, tea/coffee making facilities and TV (English and Dutch channels). All the cabins are located on floors 10 and 11.</p>
<p>You can choose inside cabins or outside cabins with windows. There a various cabin configurations including single, 2-berth and family (3-berth, 4-berth and 5-berth).</p>
<p>Higher level cabins &#8211; Comfort Class, Captain&#8217;s Class and the Captain&#8217;s Suite &#8211; include a free minibar.</p>
<figure id="attachment_9776" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9776" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-9776 size-full" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-cabins.jpg" alt="stena britannica cabins" width="696" height="411" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-cabins.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-cabins-300x177.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9776" class="wp-caption-text">Stena Britannica &#8211; cabin doors</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_9777" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9777" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-9777 size-full" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-standard-cabin.jpg" alt="stena hollandica 2 berth cabin" width="696" height="396" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-standard-cabin.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-standard-cabin-300x171.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9777" class="wp-caption-text">Stena Hollandica &#8211; 2-berth outside cabin</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_10404" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-10404" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-10404 size-full" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/stena-line-3berth-cabin.jpg" alt="stena line 3 berth cabin (harwich - hoek van holland)" width="696" height="396" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/stena-line-3berth-cabin.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/stena-line-3berth-cabin-300x171.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-10404" class="wp-caption-text">Stena Britannica &#8211; 3-berth Comfort Class cabin</figcaption></figure>
<p>The spacious <strong>Captain&#8217;s Suite</strong> at the front corner of the ship is an excellent choice. It is a combined bedroom-living room area with double bed, toilet/shower, sofa/seats, 3 large porthole windows, free minibar and 2 TVs.</p>
<figure id="attachment_9778" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9778" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-9778 size-full" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-captains-suite.jpg" alt="stena britannica captain's suite" width="696" height="394" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-captains-suite.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-captains-suite-300x170.jpg 300w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-captains-suite-390x220.jpg 390w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9778" class="wp-caption-text">Stena Britannica &#8211; Captain&#8217;s Suite (refurbished)</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_9779" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9779" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-9779 size-full" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-captains-suite-bedroom.jpg" alt="stena brittanica captain's suite bedroom" width="696" height="402" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-captains-suite-bedroom.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-captains-suite-bedroom-300x173.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9779" class="wp-caption-text">Stena Britannica &#8211; Captain&#8217;s Suite bedroom (refurbished)</figcaption></figure>
<h3>Stena Line: Harwich-Hoek van Holland Fares</h3>
<p>Fares are priced in pounds or euros depending on whether you book from UK or the Netherlands.</p>
<ul>
<li>Car + driver starts from <strong>£94/€107</strong> one-way with each additional passenger priced from <strong>£32/€37</strong>.</li>
<li>Foot passengers fares start from <strong>£57/€66</strong> one-way.</li>
</ul>
<figure id="attachment_21684" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-21684" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-21684" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stena-line-ferry-car-check-in-hoek-holland.jpg" alt="Stena Line Hoek van Holland - car check-in terminal" width="696" height="415" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stena-line-ferry-car-check-in-hoek-holland.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stena-line-ferry-car-check-in-hoek-holland-300x179.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-21684" class="wp-caption-text">Car check-in at Hoek van Holland</figcaption></figure>
<p>Fares are split into <em>economy</em> (non-refundable), <em>flexi</em> (refundable) and <em>premium</em> (refundable with lounge access).</p>
<p>Note, on <strong>overnight sailings you are obliged to pay extra for a cabin</strong>. Prices of the cabins vary between £51-£214/€57-€251 &#8211; depending on cabin type and fare level. <strong>Cabin prices are half-price on day sailings</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>You <a class="line" href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/stena-ferry-harwich-hoek" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> can book the Harwich-Hook of Holland ferry here</a></strong></p>
<figure id="attachment_21697" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-21697" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-21697 size-full" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stena-line-window.jpg" alt="stena line - window in captain's suite cabin" width="696" height="448" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stena-line-window.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stena-line-window-300x193.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-21697" class="wp-caption-text">View from Captain&#8217;s Suite cabin</figcaption></figure>
<h3><strong>Stena Line Rail &amp; Sail &#8211; Dutch Flyer Service</strong></h3>
<p>The Rail &amp; Sail ticket is a combination ticket which includes the Stena Line ferry and travel on Greater Anglia (GA) train services between Harwich International and London Liverpool Street.</p>
<p><strong>Note that on the Dutch side, NS (Dutch Railways) has suspended its pre-booked Rail&amp;Sail tickets for rail travel in the Netherlands until further notice. </strong>You can still book separate Dutch metro and rail tickets instead.</p>
<h4>Trains on the UK side</h4>
<p>Greater Anglia is a nationalised rail company which runs trains from London to various destinations including Harwich, Ipswich, Chelmsford, Colchester, Norwich and Cambridge. The Rail &amp; Sail ticket is valid to/from any station on the GA network.</p>
<p>The trip between London Liverpool Street and Harwich International ferry terminal is about 1 hour 20 minutes, timetabled as follows:</p>
<p>For connecting onto the Harwich day sailing to Holland, a GA train leaves London Liverpool St. at 06:30 (Mon-Fri), 06:36 (Sat) and 06:45 (Sun) arriving in Harwich International at 07:51 (Mon-Fri), 07:59 (Sat) and 08:11 (Sun).</p>
<p>For connecting onto the overnight sailing to Holland, a GA train departs London Liverpool St at 20:36 (Mon-Fri) and 20:00 (Sat-Sun) arriving in Harwich International at 21:59 (Mon-Fri) and 21:16 (Sat-Sun).</p>
<p>For connections to London after arriving at Harwich on the day service, a GA train departs Harwich International at 20:45 (Mon-Sat), 20:30 (Sun), arriving at London Liverpool St. at 22:14 (Mon-Sat), 21:43 (Sun).</p>
<p>Finally, connections to London from the overnight ferry, a GA train departs Harwich International at 07:09 (Mon-Fri), 07:20 (Sat-Sun), arriving at London Liverpool St. at 08:53 (Mon-Fri, 08:44 (Sat-Sun).</p>
<h4>Metro/Trains on the Dutch side</h4>
<p>On the Dutch side the <strong>RET Metro Line B</strong> operates from Hoek van Holland Haven towards Rotterdam in direction Nesselande. See our <strong><a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/rotterdam-metro-map" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rotterdam Metro map</a></strong>.</p>
<figure id="attachment_9780" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9780" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-9780 size-full" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ret-metro-hoek-van-holland.jpg" alt="ret metro line b train at hoek van holland" width="696" height="415" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ret-metro-hoek-van-holland.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ret-metro-hoek-van-holland-300x179.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9780" class="wp-caption-text">RET Metro line B train at Hoek van Holland Haven</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_9781" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9781" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-9781 size-full" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ret-metro-line-b-train-seats.jpg" alt="ret metro line b train seats" width="696" height="393" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ret-metro-line-b-train-seats.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ret-metro-line-b-train-seats-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ret-metro-line-b-train-seats-390x220.jpg 390w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9781" class="wp-caption-text">RET Metro line B train seats</figcaption></figure>
<p>If you are travelling onwards to Amsterdam you have 2 options:</p>
[1] The first is to get out at <strong>Schiedam Centrum</strong> metro stop on line B and take an Intercity train to Amsterdam Centraal from the adjacent rail station platforms. The train service runs half-hourly and takes about 1 hour 9 minutes.</p>
<ul>
<li>A metro ticket (<strong>RET 2 Hour</strong>) costs €5.50 &#8211; or check-in/out with your debit card which for Hoek-Schiedam will cost around €5.30. A single train ticket between Schiedam Centrum and Amsterdam Centraal costs €19.50 &#8211; 2026 prices.</li>
</ul>
<figure id="attachment_21683" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-21683" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-21683" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/schiedam-centrum-station.jpg" alt="schiedam centrum train station" width="696" height="414" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/schiedam-centrum-station.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/schiedam-centrum-station-300x178.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-21683" class="wp-caption-text">Schiedam Centrum train station</figcaption></figure>
[2] Travel from Hoek van Holland Haven to <strong>Rotterdam Centraal</strong> station by metro &#8211; with a single change at Beurs station to line D/E.</p>
<p>From Rotterdam Centraal fast and comfortable Intercity Direct trains run to Amsterdam Centraal. These take just 40 minutes but require an extra €3.20 supplement on top of the €20.20 fare.</p>
<p>From Rotterdam you can also connect to many other destinations on the Dutch rail network.</p>
<figure id="attachment_3395" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-3395" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-3395 size-full" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ns-train-amsterdam.jpg" alt="ns train amsterdam central" width="696" height="393" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ns-train-amsterdam.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ns-train-amsterdam-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ns-train-amsterdam-390x220.jpg 390w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-3395" class="wp-caption-text">NS Intercity train at Amsterdam Centraal</figcaption></figure>
<h4>Stena Line Rail &amp; Sail Prices</h4>
<p>Rail &amp; Sail tickets with the GA rail+ferry components are priced at <strong>£75/€89</strong> each way (£38/€44 for children 4-15).</p>
<figure id="attachment_21687" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-21687" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-21687" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stena-hollandica.jpg" alt="stena hollandica ship" width="696" height="410" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stena-hollandica.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stena-hollandica-300x177.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-21687" class="wp-caption-text">Stena Hollandica</figcaption></figure>
<p><em>If you have the time the Stena Line ferry is an excellent way to travel between the south-east England and the Netherlands. Having done this sailing on a good number of occasions, we have found the trip to be very comfortable. We recommend getting a cabin even on the day sailing.<br />
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<p><strong>Sneleentaxi</strong> offers good value fixed taxi fares between <strong>Hoek van Holland</strong> and Rotterdam, Amsterdam or any destination in the Netherlands. <a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/sneleentaxi-hoek" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Book a taxi at fixed rate with Sneleentaxi</strong></a></p>
<p><em>This article was originally published on <strong>20 August 2026</strong>.<br />
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>There are 3 ferry services running across the North Sea from the UK to the Netherlands &#8211; Harwich to Hook of Holland, Newcastle to Amsterdam Ijmuiden and Hull to Rotterdam. If you are not keen on flying or simply enjoy travelling by ship then these UK-Holland ferries could be a good way to get to &#8230;</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>There are 3 ferry services running across the North Sea from the UK to the Netherlands &#8211; Harwich to Hook of Holland, Newcastle to Amsterdam Ijmuiden and Hull to Rotterdam.</strong></p>
<p>If you are not keen on flying or simply enjoy travelling by ship then these UK-Holland ferries could be a good way to get to Amsterdam or Rotterdam &#8211; particularly if you live on the eastern side of England.</p>
<p>They are also convenient if you want to bring your own car or vehicle to the Netherlands.</p>
<h2>UK to Holland ferry map</h2>
<p>The following map shows the 3 UK to Holland ferry services:</p>
<p><strong>1. Harwich-Hook of Holland (Stena Line)</strong><br />
<strong>2. Newcastle-Amsterdam (DFDS Seaways)</strong><br />
<strong>3. Holl-Rotterdam (P&amp;O Ferries)</strong></p>
<figure id="attachment_3153" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-3153" style="width: 587px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-3153 size-full" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ferry-map-uk-holland.jpg" alt="ferry map uk holland" width="587" height="437" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ferry-map-uk-holland.jpg 587w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ferry-map-uk-holland-300x223.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-3153" class="wp-caption-text">UK-Holland ferry map</figcaption></figure>
<h2>1. Harwich &#8211; Hook of Holland (Stena Line)</h2>
<p>Stena Line runs a daily and nightly ferry service both ways between <strong>Harwich and Hoek van Holland</strong> (Hook of Holland). You<strong><a class="line" href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/stena-ferry-harwich-hoek" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> can book the Harwich-Hook of Holland ferry here</a></strong></p>
<figure id="attachment_9770" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9770" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-9770" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-deck.jpg" alt="stena line stena hollandica deck" width="696" height="401" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-deck.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-deck-300x173.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9770" class="wp-caption-text">Stena Line (Stena Hollandica) deck</figcaption></figure>
<p>The 240m sister ships <em>Stena Britannica</em> and <em>Stena Hollandica</em> ply the route over the North Sea and the trip takes roughly <strong>7 hours</strong>.</p>
<p>The ships are very comfortable akin to a small floating hotel with 538 cabins, bar/restaurant and lounge facilities. There is capacity for up to 1,200 passengers and 230 cars.</p>
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<td><strong>Route<br />
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<td><strong>Harwich-Hoek van Holland</strong> (day)</td>
<td>09:00</td>
<td>17:15</td>
<td>7 hrs 15 mins</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Harwich-Hoek van Holland</strong> (night)</td>
<td>23:00</td>
<td>08:00</td>
<td>8 hrs<strong><br />
</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Hoek van Holland-Harwich</strong> (day)<strong><br />
</strong></td>
<td>14:15 (13:45 Sun)</td>
<td>19:45</td>
<td>6 hrs (30 mins)</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Hoek van Holland-Harwich</strong> (night)</td>
<td>22:00</td>
<td>06:30</td>
<td>9 hrs 30 mins</td>
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<p><em>Europe is 1 hour ahead of UK time </em></p>
<p>Facilities includes the <em>Taste</em> self-service restaurant, the <em>Riva</em> bar, the <em>Social Cafe &amp; Bar</em>, a duty-free shop, a guest services desk, a <em>Stena Plus lounge</em> and a Family Hub area with kids corner.</p>
<p>For more detailed info, see our complete <a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/stena-line-harwich-hoek-ferry" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Harwich-Hoek van Holland Stena Line ferry guide</strong></a></p>
<figure id="attachment_9771" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9771" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-9771 size-full" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-restaurant.jpg" alt="stena Hollandica taste restaurant" width="696" height="416" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-restaurant.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-restaurant-300x179.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9771" class="wp-caption-text">Stena Hollandica &#8211; Taste restaurant</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_16802" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-16802" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-16802" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/stena-line-social-bar.jpg" alt="Stena Hollandica Social bar" width="696" height="414" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/stena-line-social-bar.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/stena-line-social-bar-300x178.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-16802" class="wp-caption-text">Stena Hollandica Social Bar</figcaption></figure>
<p>The on-board cabins are well appointed with decent beds, compact toilet/shower, tea/coffee making facilities and TV (English and Dutch channels). All the cabins are located on floors 10 and 11.</p>
<p>You can choose inside cabins or outside cabins with windows. There a various cabin configurations including single, 2-berth and family (3-berth, 4-berth and 5-berth). Higher level cabins &#8211; Comfort Class, Captain&#8217;s Class and the Captain&#8217;s Suite &#8211; include a free minibar.</p>
<figure id="attachment_10404" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-10404" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-10404 size-full" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/stena-line-3berth-cabin.jpg" alt="stena line 3 berth cabin (harwich - hoek van holland)" width="696" height="396" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/stena-line-3berth-cabin.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/stena-line-3berth-cabin-300x171.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-10404" class="wp-caption-text">Stena Britannica &#8211; 3-berth Comfort Class cabin</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_9778" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9778" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-9778 size-full" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-captains-suite.jpg" alt="stena britannica captain's suite" width="696" height="394" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-captains-suite.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-captains-suite-300x170.jpg 300w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stena-line-captains-suite-390x220.jpg 390w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9778" class="wp-caption-text">Stena Britannica &#8211; Captain&#8217;s Suite (refurbished)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Fares are priced in pounds or euros depending on whether you book from UK or the Netherlands.</p>
<p>Car + driver starts from <strong>£94/€107</strong> one-way with each additional passenger priced from <strong>£32/€37</strong>. Foot passengers fares start from <strong>£57/€66</strong> one-way.</p>
<p>Fares are split into <em>economy</em> (non-refundable), <em>flexi</em> (refundable) and <em>premium</em> (refundable with lounge access).</p>
<p>Note, on <strong>overnight sailings you are obliged to pay extra for a cabin</strong>. Prices of the cabins vary between £51-£214/€57-€251 &#8211; depending on cabin type and fare level. <strong>Cabin prices are half-price on day sailings</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>You <a class="line" href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/stena-ferry-harwich-hoek" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> can book the Harwich-Hook of Holland ferry here</a></strong></p>
<p>There is also the option of the <strong>Rail &amp; Sail tickets</strong> which includes a <strong>Greater Anglia</strong> train from Harwich to London Liverpool Street. These are priced at <strong>£75/€89</strong> each way (£38/€44 for children 4-15).</p>
<p>On the Dutch side the <strong>RET Metro Line B</strong> operates from Hoek van Holland Haven towards Rotterdam in direction Nesselande. See our <strong><a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/rotterdam-metro-map" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rotterdam Metro map</a></strong>.</p>
<figure id="attachment_9780" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9780" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-9780 size-full" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ret-metro-hoek-van-holland.jpg" alt="ret metro line b train at hoek van holland" width="696" height="395" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9780" class="wp-caption-text">RET Metro line B train at Hoek van Holland</figcaption></figure>
<p>If travelling onto Amsterdam you can change to NS train services at either Schiedam Centrum or Rotterdam Centraal.</p>
<p>If you have the time the Stena Line ferry is an excellent way to travel between the south-east England and the Netherlands.</p>
<p><strong>Sneleentaxi</strong> offers good value fixed taxi fares between <strong>Hoek van Holland</strong> and Rotterdam, Amsterdam or any destination in the Netherlands. <a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/sneleentaxi-hoek" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Book a taxi at fixed rate with Sneleentaxi</strong></a></p>
<h2>2. Newcastle &#8211; Amsterdam (DFDS Seaways)</h2>
<p>There is a daily overnight ferry service each way between <strong>Newcastle-North Shields and Amsterdam-Ijmuiden</strong>. <a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/dfds" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Book your DFDS Newcastle-Amsterdam ferry here</strong></a></p>
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<thead></thead>
<tbody>
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<td><strong>Route<br />
</strong></td>
<td><strong>Departs<br />
</strong></td>
<td><strong>Arrives</strong></td>
<td><strong>Sail time<br />
</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Newcastle-Amsterdam</strong></td>
<td>17:00</td>
<td>09:45</td>
<td>15 hrs 45 mins</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Amsterdam-Newcastle</strong></td>
<td>17:30</td>
<td>09:15</td>
<td>16 hrs 45 mins</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<p><em>Europe is 1 hour ahead of UK time </em></p>
<p>The large <em>King Seaways</em> and <em>Princess Seaways</em> ferries operate on the route. There are a range of cabins on offer: inside cabins, sea-view cabins, economy cabins and premium cabins (Commodore and Commodore De Luxe). There is a Commodore De Luxe lounge available on <em>King Seaways</em>.</p>
<figure id="attachment_14155" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-14155" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-14155" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/dfds-princess-seaways.jpg" alt="dfds princess seaways" width="696" height="391" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/dfds-princess-seaways.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/dfds-princess-seaways-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/dfds-princess-seaways-390x220.jpg 390w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-14155" class="wp-caption-text">DFDS Princess Seaways (credit: DFDS)</figcaption></figure>
<figure id="attachment_20117" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-20117" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20117" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/dfds-cabin.jpg" alt="dfds cabin newcatle-amsterdam" width="696" height="407" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/dfds-cabin.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/dfds-cabin-300x175.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-20117" class="wp-caption-text">DFDS cabin</figcaption></figure>
<p>Other on-board facilities include the Explorer&#8217;s Kitchen and North Sea Bistro restaurants, Coffee Crew café, games area, a cinema, 4 bars, casino and a nightclub.</p>
<p>Ijmuiden is a seaside port about 24 km west of Amsterdam &#8211; don&#8217;t be put off by the large Tata steel works close by! It has a marina with a Leonardo hotel and the start of a good (blue-flag) beach running south.</p>
<p>DFDS has a bus service for passengers between the Felison Terminal at IJmuiden and Amsterdam Central. The journey takes about 30-45 minutes.</p>
<p>At Amsterdam Central station the DFDS bus goes from the bus stop at De Ruijterkade 153. The bus departs back to the ferry port between 15:30 and 16:00. Tickets can be reserved online from £9/€10 each way.</p>
<p>Public transport options are available but not so convenient as they require walking and multiple changes &#8211; better to stick with the DFDS bus or take a taxi.</p>
<p>A taxi from the Ijmuiden ferry terminal to central Amsterdam would cost €70-€140. <strong>You can </strong><strong><a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/taxi-amsterdam" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">book a taxi with Sneleentaxi here</a></strong></p>
<p>There is a DFDS bus service from International passenger Terminal (North Shields port) to Newcastle city centre (Bewick Street near the station) which costs from £7 each way and takes 20-30 minutes. Or walk from the port to Percy Main station (15-20 mins) and take the metro to Newcastle.</p>
<p>Prices for the ferry vary considerably depending on season.</p>
<p>For a standard ferry crossing, prices for a 2 bed inside cabin start from around £78/€90 each way. Add about £93/€109 for a car each way.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/dfds" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Book your DFDS Newcastle-Amsterdam ferry here</strong></a></p>
<h2>3. Hull &#8211; Rotterdam (P&amp;O Ferries)</h2>
<p>P&amp;O (owned by DP World) operates a daily overnight ferry service between Hull and Rotterdam Europoort terminal. The crossings take 11-12 hours using the 215m long <em>Pride of Rotterdam</em> and <em>Pride of Hull</em> ships.</p>
<p>These ships have 12 decks and have 546 cabins with capacity for 1,360 passengers, 250 cars and 400 freight vehicles.</p>
<figure id="attachment_9782" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9782" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-9782 size-full" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/po-ferry-rotterdam.jpg" alt="p&amp;o ferry at rotterdam" width="696" height="403" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/po-ferry-rotterdam.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/po-ferry-rotterdam-300x174.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9782" class="wp-caption-text">P&amp;O ferry at Rotterdam</figcaption></figure>
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<td><strong>Route<br />
</strong></td>
<td><strong>Departs<br />
</strong></td>
<td><strong>Arrives</strong></td>
<td><strong>Sail time<br />
</strong></td>
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<tr>
<td><strong>Hull-Rotterdam</strong></td>
<td>20:30 (20:00 Sat-Sun)</td>
<td>08:45 (09:00 Sat-Sun)</td>
<td>11 hrs 15 mins (12 hrs)</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Rotterdam-Hull</strong></td>
<td>21:00 (20:30 Sat-Sun)</td>
<td>07:30 (08:00 Sat-Sun)</td>
<td>11 hrs 30 mins (12 hrs 30 mins)</td>
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</tbody>
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<p><em>Europe is 1 hour ahead of UK time </em></p>
<p>Facilities on-board ship include <em>The Brasserie</em> restaurant, <em>The Kitchen</em> buffet restaurant, a coffee bar, a paid Club Lounge, a show bar with live entertainment, a shop, cinema and kids play area.</p>
<p>Choice of cabins are Standard (bunks), Premier (twin beds or double bed), Club (TV, minibar) and the top-of-the-range Club Stateroom cabin and Club Suite cabin.</p>
<figure id="attachment_20119" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-20119" style="width: 696px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-20119" src="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/poferries-club-cabin.jpg" alt="p&amp;o ferries club cabin" width="696" height="393" srcset="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/poferries-club-cabin.jpg 696w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/poferries-club-cabin-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.amsterdamtips.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/poferries-club-cabin-390x220.jpg 390w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-20119" class="wp-caption-text">P&amp;O Ferries Club cabin</figcaption></figure>
<p>Be aware that the Europoort terminal is some 37km from Rotterdam centre. A special bus service (operated by De Jong Tours) can be pre-booked with P&amp;O that runs from Europoort Rotterdam to central Rotterdam (international bus stop at Conradstraat).</p>
<p>At the UK end, buses run from Hull port (King George Dock) to the Paragon Interchange, Stand 38.</p>
<p>Ferry prices vary depending on season, cabin booked and type of ticket (Standard, Flexi or Fully Flexi). For 2 foot passengers in a standard cabin expect to pay from about £130/€150 each way.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amsterdamtips.com/go/poferries" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Book your Hull-Rotterdam P&amp;O ferry here</strong></a></p>
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<p><strong>So if you are looking to take a ferry to Amsterdam from the UK then any of the above 3 services could be a good travel option.</strong></p>
<p><em>Note that since 2024 the EU is adding a Environmental Trading Scheme (ETS) charge to ferry ticket prices.</em></p>
<p><em>This article was originally published in 2010. Last checked and updated <strong>20 August 2026</strong>.</em></p>
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