How Much Does Antwerp Cost per Day
A full breakdown of Antwerp prices: daily budgets by tier, every itemised cost from the guide, and where the money actually goes.
The short answer
Budget travellers in Antwerp spend around EUR 70 a day. Mid-range travel runs closer to EUR 140, and a splurge day lands around EUR 270. EUR per day, per person. Antwerp runs close to the Belgian average, cheaper than Bruges' tourist-driven pricing and roughly in line with Ghent.
Daily cost breakdown
- Stay
- Food
- Transport
- Activities
| Tier | Stay | Food | Transport | Activities | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | EUR 28 | EUR 20 | EUR 5 | EUR 15 | EUR 68 |
| Mid-range | EUR 80 | EUR 35 | EUR 8 | EUR 20 | EUR 143 |
| Splurge | EUR 170 | EUR 65 | EUR 15 | EUR 30 | EUR 280 |
A De Lijn day ticket (around EUR 7.50), Cathedral entry (EUR 12), a fries stand lunch (EUR 6-8), an afternoon coffee near the Grote Markt, and a sit-down dinner with a couple of De Koninck beers (EUR 25-30) puts a mid-range day around EUR 120-140 per person with a mid-range hotel room split two ways.
Every priced item in this guide
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Cathedral of Our Lady (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal) | EUR 12 standard adult; EUR 10 for groups of 20+, students, and seniors 60+; free for under-18s and Province of Antwerp residents |
| Grote Markt | free |
| Antwerpen-Centraal railway station | free to enter and admire |
| Diamond District (Diamantkwartier) | free to walk |
| Frites (Belgian fries) | EUR 3-5 |
| De Koninck beer | EUR 3-5 |
| Antwerpse handjes | EUR 6-10 per box |
| Vlaamse stoverij | EUR 16-22 |
| Kosher bakeries and delis | EUR 5-12 per item |
| Paling in 't groen | EUR 20-26 |
How to spend less
- The Grote Markt, Cathedral exterior, Centraal Station hall, and diamond district streets are all free and among the best things to see in the city regardless of budget.
- The MAS rooftop panorama terrace is free even when the paid collection isn't worth your time.
- Staying in Zurenborg or Berchem instead of the historic centre cuts hotel cost while keeping the centre a short tram ride away.