In the Netherlands they use the euro as their currency. It is worth keeping in mind that in many places they do not accept the 500 euro bill and most small shops, including supermarkets, do not accept the 100 and 200 bills either. In general, the 50 euro bills are still the most convenient denominations.
The ideal is to carry euros bought in the country of origin of each one. If it is necessary to make currency exchanges there, travelers warn about excessive charges in some exchange houses. They recommend as the best place the bank “GWK” in the Central Station of Amsterdam (about 15/20 minutes from Almere) which has the lowest commissions and is open 24 hours.
In the nation also famous for its bicycles, renting one for the whole day costs 10 euros. A hamburger combo in a fast food chain can be around 9 euros and an espresso coffee goes from 1.50 to 3.50 euros. Some simple stock benchmarks to keep in mind and make your own comparisons. If you go through a restaurant or bar, it is not required to leave a tip, but if you do, the most traditional percentage is between 5 and 10% of the total consumed.
Another issue to consider is the weather. In this area of the Netherlands, the months of July and August are the hottest, but don’t be scared, the usual average temperatures range from a maximum of 22°C to a minimum of 13°C, with at least 10 rainy days each month. .