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Rotterdam City Pass
One pass. Unlimited city.
Rotterdam has two city pass options worth knowing about: the Rotterdam City Card, an official digital pass with unlimited RET public transport and discounts at 50+ attractions, and the Holland Pass, a multi-city voucher covering Rotterdam alongside Amsterdam and The Hague. This page covers what each pass includes, how the pricing stacks up, and which one suits your trip.
Everything in the pass
What's included
Rotterdam City Card
The official Rotterdam pass. Digital, app-based, bought at citycard.rotterdam.info or Rotterdam Tourist Information at Rotterdam Centraal. Available for one, two, or three days, with prices from €15 to €27.50 including unlimited RET transport.
Holland Pass
A multi-city pass covering Rotterdam, Amsterdam, The Hague, and more. Valid for one month and structured around two, four, or six attraction slots. Sold via Viator and other OTA platforms. Best for multi-city Netherlands trips rather than a Rotterdam-focused stay.
Unlimited RET transport included
The Rotterdam City Card includes unlimited travel on all RET tram, bus, and metro lines (A–E) during the selected period. Transport is valid per calendar day from activation. A standalone RET 1-day pass costs €12, so the City Card adds 50+ discounts for just €3 more.
Key discounts at Rotterdam's top attractions
Rotterdam City Card holders get 25% off the Depot Boijmans (€20 → ~€15), Kunsthal Rotterdam (€19 → ~€14.25), Maritime Museum, Spido harbour cruise, Diergaarde Blijdorp zoo, and Portlantis. Kunstinstituut Melly is 50% off. Cube Houses give 29% off.
What's not included
The Rotterdam City Card does not give free entry to any museum – it is a discount card, not a free-entry pass. NS trains to other cities are not included. Water taxis and the Waterbus are not covered. The Euromast is back open from 25 June 2025 but requires a separate booking.
Where to buy
Buy the Rotterdam City Card at citycard.rotterdam.info, Rotterdam Tourist Information (Rotterdam Centraal main hall), or at the Hoek van Holland Tourist Info. The card is digital – you receive a QR code in the app. No physical card is issued. The Holland Pass is sold through Viator and similar OTA platforms.
Compare options
City Pass pricing
City Card – 1 day
1 day
€15
- Unlimited RET tram, bus, and metro
- 25–50% off 50+ attractions
- Just €3 more than a standalone RET day pass
- Best for a full day with four to six attractions
City Card – 2 days
2 days
€23
- Unlimited RET transport for two calendar days
- Discounts across museums, cruises, and the zoo
- Cover Depot Boijmans, Kunsthal, and Spido comfortably
- Typical Rotterdam stay is two to three days
- Best value for a standard weekend break
City Card – 3 days
3 days
€28
- Unlimited RET for three calendar days
- Time to include Delfshaven and Katendrecht
- Without-transport version available for €10
- Good for slower-paced stays or families
Prices as of our research and subject to change — see What's included above for where to buy each option, and the FAQs below for more details.
Common questions
FAQs
Is the Rotterdam City Card worth it?
For a two-to-three day visit with four or more paid attractions, yes. A 1-day RET transit pass costs €12; the City Card costs €15 and adds 50+ attraction discounts on top. Visit the Depot Boijmans (save €5), Kunsthal (save ~€4.75), and a Spido harbour cruise (save an estimated €4–5) and you've covered the card's cost in discounts alone – with transport included. It's less good value if you're only visiting one or two paid sights, or if you're mainly walking and cycling.
Does the Rotterdam City Card include public transport?
Yes, the Rotterdam City Card includes unlimited travel on all RET tram, bus, and metro lines (A–E) for the duration you choose. Transport runs from card activation until the end of RET service on each calendar day – it is not a rolling 24- or 48-hour window. Note that NS trains to other Dutch cities are not included, and neither are water taxis or the Waterbus. If you're travelling to Amsterdam or The Hague by train, you'll need a separate NS ticket.
Where do I buy the Rotterdam City Card?
Buy it at citycard.rotterdam.info, at the Rotterdam Tourist Information desk in the main hall of Rotterdam Centraal station, or at the Hoek van Holland Tourist Info point. The card is fully digital – you get a QR code in the app, with no physical card issued. It's available in one-, two-, and three-day durations. If you only want attraction discounts without transport, a three-day card without RET costs €10. Activate it when you're ready to start, not when you buy.
Ready to explore Rotterdam?
Your pass activates the moment you first scan it.