With a population of 598.199, Rotterdam is the largest city in Zuid-Holland, Netherlands by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rotterdam has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, What's Up India (Eendrachtsweg 27 B-BE) and Tulip Indian Restaurant (Jonker Fransstraat 237) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rotterdam in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 68 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 3.3″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Rotterdam, with an average rainfall of 1.7″.
When flying to Rotterdam, you’ll arrive at Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Rotterdam from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 16h.
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Rotterdam, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Rotterdam to Paris takes 2h 34m and costs around $121 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $151 for a 3h 16m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city center, Rotterdam Centraal is the busiest station in Rotterdam. Another popular train station is Rotterdam Zuidplein, located 3 miles from the center.
Another option to get to Rotterdam is to pick up a car rental from Amsterdam, which is about 36 miles from Rotterdam. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Sixt, among others, in Amsterdam.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rotterdam, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Regiojet. From Amsterdam, the bus ride to Rotterdam takes 55 miles and will cost you around $9. From Brussels, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 105 miles. The most popular bus station is Rotterdam Zalmstraat, located 0.8 miles from downtown Rotterdam. Rotterdam Capelsebrug Metrostation is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.
Average rates range from around $126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $161 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Rotterdam, with prices from $9 to $537 per night. Feijenoord is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Rotterdam are about 83% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Delfshaven - Hotel Baan, Hotel Milano and Le Petit Marin Boutique Hotel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Delfshaven will cost you about $84 per night.
Renting a car in Rotterdam costs $54 per day, on average, or $161 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Rotterdam.
Expect to pay $8.29 per gallon in Rotterdam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $99.48 and $132.64. Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Rotterdam, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.