🇳🇱 Rotterdam Travel Guide

Rotterdam is extremely bike-friendly, with wide lanes, flat terrain, and less congestion than cities like Amsterdam. Biking here is a breeze and offers a great way to see the city’s diverse neighborhoods and waterfront views.

💡 Tip: Use bike rental services like Donkey Republic or OV-fiets (at train stations). Always lock your bike securely and obey traffic signs — locals ride fast and efficiently.

Rotterdam’s city center is compact, clean, and perfect for walking. From Markthal and Cube Houses to Erasmus Bridge, many attractions are close enough to explore on foot, with plenty of cool cafés and art installations along the way.

💡 Tip: Wear comfortable shoes and bring a windproof jacket, Rotterdam is breezy, even in summer.

RET operates a reliable network of trams, metro lines, and buses across the city. The metro is especially useful for reaching spots like the beach at Hoek van Holland or neighborhoods further out.

💡 Tip: Get an OV-chipkaart or a RET day pass for unlimited travel. You can also use contactless payment (debit or credit card) at check-in and check-out points.

Rotterdam’s harbor is one of the largest in the world, and you can actually use the water to get around. Water taxis are a fast, exciting way to hop between spots like Hotel New York, Erasmus Bridge, or the SS Rotterdam. Waterbus routes connect to places like Kinderdijk and Dordrecht.

💡 Tip: Book water taxis in advance via the Watertaxi Rotterdam app. It’s a fun experience and offers amazing views of the skyline.

Regular taxis are available but can be pricey. Uber and Bolt operate in Rotterdam and are generally more affordable and convenient.

💡 Tip: Always check estimated prices in the app, and note that late-night surcharges may apply.

Rotterdam Centraal is a sleek, futuristic hub that connects you to the rest of the Netherlands. You can easily take a quick train to Delft, The Hague, Gouda, or even Brussels.

💡 Tip: Download the NS app to check schedules, buy tickets, and plan day trips around the country.