• Amsterdam is the most expensive city for getting around, with a public transport ticket costing nearly $4 and taxi fares starting at $3.5.
• European cities charge the most for transportation, with 7 of the top 10 most expensive destinations found there.
• Hong Kong is the priciest city for traveling with a rented car, with daily rates averaging $172 and fuel prices at $3.12 per liter.

Tourists spend between USD 1,200 and USD 2,400 on a one-week trip on average, and local transportation often accounts for 10% of that budget. In a recent study, the vacation rentals platform Deluxe Holiday Homes set out to identify the most expensive cities for getting around.

The research looked at four types of transportation costs that affect both visitors and residents: taxi fares per kilometer, local transport ticket prices, daily car rental rates, and fuel prices. Each city received a score from 0 to 100 based on how these costs compared across other locations, with higher numbers indicating more transportation expenses.

Here’s a look at the top 10 cities with the highest costs for moving around:

City	Taxi Fare for 1 km	Local Transport Ticket	Car Rent	Average fuel price	Price index
Amsterdam	$3.49	$3.98	$139.00	$2.32	100
Berlin	$3.28	$4.45	$118.10	$1.99	84
London	$3.37	$4.04	$101.00	$1.89	78
Hong Kong	$1.35	$1.54	$172.10	$3.12	73
Milan	$2.57	$2.57	$105.40	$2.09	66
Paris	$2.26	$2.92	$87.80	$2.14	60
Barcelona	$2.57	$2.95	$69.80	$1.81	57
Vienna	$1.87	$2.81	$97.80	$1.82	54
Tokyo	$3.32	$1.46	$86.80	$1.18	52
Dublin	$1.67	$2.34	$82.00	$2.06	48

You can access the complete research findings here.

Amsterdam takes first place as the world’s priciest city for transportation. A single public transport ticket costs nearly USD 4 here (double what many cities charge), while taxis ask for USD 3.5 per kilometer. Renting a car is also a costly alternative, as daily rates average USD 139, among the highest in the study.

Berlin comes second after Amsterdam as one of the most expensive places to get around. German capital has the priciest public transport: a single bus or metro ticket costs $4.45 here, making daily commuting expensive not only for tourists but also for locals. Taxis aren’t cheap either, with fares starting around USD 3.28 per kilometer. The same goes for fuel, which comes at USD 1.99 per liter, about 50 cents more than the global average.

Next up is London. Public transport tickets go for USD 4.04 here, which is cheaper than Berlin but still among the highest in the world. London cabs charge $3.37 per kilometer, and those who decide to save on taxi expenses by renting a car will still have to pay more than USD 100 for it each day.

Hong Kong is also pricey to get around as a tourist. While public transport and taxi fees are relatively affordable here, those preferring to travel by car will face big expenses. Car rentals in Hong Kong can go up $172 daily, 50% higher than Amsterdam’s already high rates. Adding to the expense, fuel prices stand at $3.12 per liter, the highest rate in the top 10.

Milan ranks fifth among the world’s most expensive cities for transportation. A single public transport ticket costs USD 2.57 here, and taxis charge the same rate per kilometer, making even short rides expensive. Renting a car isn’t much better at USD 105 per day, and with fuel priced at $2.09 per liter, driving yourself is less of an affordable option.

Coming in sixth place, Paris is another European city where travelers have to budget for getting around. A single ride in city transport costs USD 2.92, higher than most European prices, and taxi fares start at USD 2.26. Car rentals may appear more affordable for visitors, but fuel at USD 2.14 still keeps overall travel costs high.

Barcelona is also among the costliest cities for transport. Similar to Paris, travelers here pay almost $3 for a metro or bus ticket, while taxis ask for USD 2.57 per kilometer. Barcelona has cheaper car rental options ($70) than other European destinations, but much like Paris, fuel prices at USD 1.81 make exploring the city far from budget-friendly.

Next on the list is Vienna. The taxi drivers in the Austrian capital charge USD 1.87 for every kilometer, which is 30 cents more than in most popular destinations. City transport is also expensive, costing USD 2.81 for every ride. Even if travelers rent a car here for USD 98 a day, they will have to spend a lot on refueling (USD 1.82 per liter).

Tokyo takes ninth place as the costliest Asian city for transportation, coming behind only Hong Kong. Travelers here can get urban transport tickets for USD 1.46, or take a local taxi, which will charge $3.32 per kilometer, way more than most other cities. Car rentals are another option, for which tourists should budget USD 87 a day.

Dublin completes the top ten most expensive cities for getting around. Taxi fares in Dublin run at USD 1.67 per kilometer, while a single ride with public transport will cost USD 2.34. Those who prefer exploring the Irish capital by car will have to consider local fuel prices, which usually go up to $2.06 per liter.

“Transportation prices often get overlooked when friends or families budget for their vacation,” says the spokesperson from Deluxe Holiday Homes. “People focus on flights and hotels but forget that moving around the city takes a significant chunk of the budget. I always recommend checking local transportation prices beforehand for better planning. If you budget right, these savings can get you one or two nice dinners with your companions.”