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AI Travel Index / October 2026

Who AI recommends in Amsterdam

What ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews told travellers asking about Amsterdam, asked from Netherlands. The squares show which assistants named each business.

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Hotels

33 businesses named; 70% by only one assistant

  1. Pulitzer AmsterdamCGPA
  2. Sofitel Legend The Grand AmsterdamCGPA
  3. The Dylan AmsterdamCGPA
  4. Waldorf Astoria AmsterdamCGPA
  5. Ambassade HotelCGPA
  6. Conservatorium HotelCGPA
  7. De L'Europe AmsterdamCGPA
  8. Hotel Jakarta AmsterdamCGPA

Sources cited: google.com, facebook.com, cntraveler.com, timeout.com

Asked: “What are the best hotels in Amsterdam?” and “Where should I stay in Amsterdam for a first visit?”

Restaurants

35 businesses named; 89% by only one assistant

  1. MoedersCGPA
  2. De KasCGPA
  3. The PantryCGPA
  4. Wilde ZwijnenCGPA
  5. 't HeemelrijckCGPA
  6. A. van Wees Tasting LocalityCGPA
  7. Albert Cuyp MarketCGPA
  8. BarracudaCGPA

Sources cited: amsterdamtourism.org, eurostar.com, timeout.com, entreemagazine.nl

Asked: “What are the best restaurants in Amsterdam?” and “Where should I eat in Amsterdam for local food?”

Things to do

38 businesses named; 87% by only one assistant

  1. RijksmuseumCGPA
  2. Van Gogh MuseumCGPA
  3. Anne Frank HouseCGPA
  4. A'DAM LookoutCGPA
  5. StrommaCGPA
  6. AgodaCGPA
  7. Albert Cuyp MarketCGPA
  8. Amsterdam & You Walking ToursCGPA

Sources cited: google.com, viator.com, tripadvisor.com, thetourguy.com

Asked: “What are the best things to do in Amsterdam?” and “Which tours in Amsterdam are worth booking?”

Tours and day trips

34 businesses named; 71% by only one assistant

  1. GetYourGuideCGPA
  2. Tours & TicketsCGPA
  3. ViatorCGPA
  4. Eating EuropeCGPA
  5. Flagship AmsterdamCGPA
  6. StrommaCGPA
  7. Those Dam Boat GuysCGPA
  8. Toms Travel ToursCGPA

Sources cited: tripadvisor.com, tourradar.com, tomstraveltours.com, getyourguide.com

Asked: “Best day trips from Amsterdam and who to book with?” and “Which tour companies are best for a trip to Amsterdam?”

Airport transfers

21 businesses named; 57% by only one assistant

  1. StaxiCGPA
  2. UberCGPA
  3. Amsterdam Airport ExpressCGPA
  4. Amsterdam CentraalCGPA
  5. BlacklaneCGPA
  6. BoltCGPA
  7. NSCGPA
  8. NS Dutch RailwaysCGPA

Sources cited: facebook.com, travelguide.amsterdam, amsterdamtips.com, schiphol.nl

Asked: “What is the best way to get from the airport to central Amsterdam?” and “Which airport transfer service should I use in Amsterdam?”

eSIMs and mobile data

19 businesses named; 68% by only one assistant

  1. AiraloCGPA
  2. HolaflyCGPA
  3. JetpacCGPA
  4. KPNCGPA
  5. NomadCGPA
  6. SailyCGPA
  7. Albert HeijnCGPA
  8. All Things eSIMCGPA

Sources cited: traveltomtom.net, roafly.com, dutchreview.com, soovia.com

Asked: “What is the best way to get mobile data as a tourist in Amsterdam?” and “Which eSIM should I buy for a trip to Amsterdam?”

Travel insurance

25 businesses named; 68% by only one assistant

  1. AllianzCGPA
  2. StaysureCGPA
  3. ABN AMROCGPA
  4. Tin LegCGPA
  5. Travel Insured InternationalCGPA
  6. AllClearCGPA
  7. AXA Schengen Travel InsuranceCGPA
  8. VisitorsCoverageCGPA

Sources cited: visitorscoverage.com, squaremouth.com, abnamro.nl, americanvisitorinsurance.com

Asked: “Best travel insurance for visiting Amsterdam?” and “Which travel insurance should I get for a trip to Amsterdam?”

Airlines

17 businesses named; 71% by only one assistant

  1. TransaviaCGPA
  2. Delta Air LinesCGPA
  3. easyJetCGPA
  4. KLMCGPA
  5. KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesCGPA
  6. Air FranceCGPA
  7. UnitedCGPA
  8. United AirlinesCGPA

Sources cited: kayak.com, airtripmaker.com, expedia.com, skyscanner.com

Asked: “What is the best airline to fly into Amsterdam?” and “Which airline is best for flying to Amsterdam?”

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How we ran it

On 10 October 2026 we asked ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews the same 320 travel questions: two for each of 8 topics in each of 20 cities, worded the way travellers ask.

Each question was asked from the city’s own country, through the assistant itself where possible (Perplexity through its API with web search). Google does not show an AI Overview for every search, so a few questions have three answers instead of four.

We recorded every answer in full and listed the businesses each one named. Landmarks, neighbourhoods and public places are not counted. Different spellings of the same business are merged.

This shows what the assistants said that day, not our own ranking. Answers change, so we ask the same questions again every month and keep every answer.

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