Cheap city trips for the Dutch spring break 2027: 8 destinations from 180 euros

Why the spring break is perfect for a city trip

The Dutch spring break is the least popular holiday of the school year. Many families prefer to travel in summer or at Christmas. That works in your favour: hotels are cheaper, flight tickets are lower and popular attractions can be visited without queuing.

February is also the ideal travel month for cities on the Atlantic coast and the Mediterranean. In Seville and Valencia the sun shines an average of 6 to 7 hours a day. Lisbon and Porto reach temperatures of 14 to 16 degrees Celsius. Even in Rome it is pleasant to walk around at 10 to 12 degrees, while the city is barely crowded with tourists.

Northern European cities such as Prague and Vienna are cold in February, but offer a unique, quiet atmosphere. No tourist queues at Prague Castle or the Kunsthistorisches Museum, and hotel prices that are sometimes half of what you pay in summer.

Eindhoven Airport closed until 18 July 2027. The renovation of Eindhoven Airport runs from 1 February to 18 July 2027. Plan your spring break via Amsterdam Schiphol or Rotterdam The Hague Airport.

Overview: 8 cheap city trips for spring break 2027

Indicative prices below are based on early booking (3 to 4 months before departure), return flight plus 2 nights in a hotel for 1 person. Family prices are higher, but the relative rankings remain comparable.

Indicative prices for early booking, return flight plus 2 nights hotel. Prices rise as the holiday approaches.

Prague: the cheapest city trip for the spring break

Prague is year after year the cheapest European city trip from the Netherlands. In February, hotel prices are at their lowest point of the year and popular attractions are virtually tourist-free. Charles Bridge, the Astronomical Clock and Prague Castle are just as spectacular as in summer, but without the crowds.

Flight tickets from Schiphol to Prague are available from around 70 to 90 euros return with early booking during the spring break. A night in a good hotel costs an average of 50 to 80 euros in February. Including meals and sightseeing, you can manage 2 nights for about 180 euros per person.

Porto and Seville: cheap and sunny

Porto is the best choice if you want to combine warmth and sunshine with a low price. In February, Porto has an average of 5 to 6 hours of sunshine per day and temperatures around 13 to 15 degrees Celsius. The harbour district Ribeira is particularly atmospheric in winter. Flight tickets are available from Schiphol and Rotterdam.

Seville is the warmest and sunniest option on the list. With 15 to 17 degrees in February and an average of 6 to 7 sunshine hours, it is pleasant to walk around. The cathedral, the Alcazar palace and the Barrio Santa Cruz can be explored at leisure on a February afternoon. Early booking tickets from Schiphol are available from about 80 euros return.

Rome and Lisbon: classic choices with little crowding

In Rome, the queues at the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums virtually disappear in February. That makes for a considerably more pleasant visit than in the summer peak, when you sometimes wait for hours. The temperature is 10 to 12 degrees Celsius: cool, but dry and perfect for a day exploring the historic centre or Trastevere.

Lisbon combines mild temperatures with a vibrant city culture. The Belem Tower, the trams through the Alfama quarter and the Fado cafes attract visitors year-round, but in February you almost have the city to yourself. Return tickets from Schiphol are available from about 80 euros with early booking.

Tips for travelling cheaply during the spring break

• Book 3 to 4 months in advanceIn November or December 2026, the best prices for spring break 2027 will be available. Wait longer and flight tickets and hotels can be 50 to 100 euros more expensive per person.
• Choose mid-week departureFlights on Tuesday and Wednesday are on average 15 to 25 euros cheaper than at weekends. If the holiday starts on Friday, consider departing on Thursday.
• Depart via RotterdamRotterdam The Hague Airport offers Ryanair flights to many popular city trip destinations, sometimes 20 to 40 euros cheaper than Schiphol. Watch out for budget airline hand luggage rules.
• Use the regional differenceThe South region has its holiday from 13 to 21 February, while North and Central have theirs from 20 to 28 February. Book in the other region's week for lower prices, if your school allows it.
• Try less familiar destinationsCities like Porto, Seville and Valencia are less well-known than Lisbon or Rome but offer the same quality for a lower price.

Airport choice: note the Eindhoven closure

Eindhoven Airport is closed from 1 February to 18 July 2027 due to runway renovation. This has a direct impact on everyone who normally flies from Eindhoven. Alternative airports for spring break 2027:

• Amsterdam SchipholThe largest range of destinations and airlines. Compare early for the best fares, as Schiphol has higher airport charges than budget airports.
• Rotterdam The Hague AirportRyanair flies here to Porto, Valencia, Rome, Lisbon and Vienna, among others. A good option for travellers from South Holland and Zeeland, but also easily accessible from North Brabant.
• Weeze (Niederrhein) in GermanyNear the Dutch border by Venlo, served by Ryanair. Convenient for travellers in Limburg and East Brabant.