Amsterdam’s Record-Breaking 12.5% Tourist Tax and 21% VAT on Short Rentals Dramatically Shift July Travel Patterns, Push is one of our hand-picked city-news finds for Amsterdam. Amsterdam’s Record-Breaking 12.5% Tourist Tax and 21% VAT on Short Rentals Dramatically Shift July Travel Patterns, Pushing Budget-Conscious.
Why Amsterdam? Amsterdam is a compact, canal-laced city where 17th-century gabled houses meet a relentlessly bike-first way of life. The city is known for canals and gabled houses, world-class museums, cycling culture and brown cafés.
Good to know: Late spring (April–May) brings tulips and long light; September is mild with thinner crowds. Rent a bike or use trams; the centre is walkable and cars are a genuine nuisance here.