7 Side Hustle Ideas in the Netherlands 2026
Inflation is hitting hard this year! There are a lot of ways to make extra income (extra geld verdienen). Here is a list of side hustle ideeen (side hustle ideas) in the Netherlands and online.
7 Side Hustle Ideas in the Netherlands (No Dutch Required):
1) Rent out your apartment on Airbnb
This brought in the most side income for us last year at around €9,000! We rent out our apartment while we were on holiday and were able to cover the costs of our holiday and more. There are specific rules in each city so be sure to review them first. Our comprehensive Airbnb Amsterdam Guide will help you navigate the process in Amsterdam. Do you rent instead of own? Check our HomeExchange recommendation at the Bonus Side Hustle Below.
Afraid of renting out your space? Airbnb has very comprehensive insurance covering up to $3M in damage protection and $1M in liability insurance.
Use the link below to become a host and get an extra 40 euros after your first booking!
2) Become a pet sitter on PetBnB
If you like dogs and cats, this is a great way to bring in side income and happiness into your day! Dog sitting rates for overnight average around €30 per night and walks average around €10 per walk. I had the most success with dogs using the Dutch Site PetBnB or in the Expats with Dogs in Amsterdam Facebook Group. There is the most demand during June, July, August, and Christmas time due to holiday and vacation travel. We loved having dogs around all summer. Check out our full article on petsitting.
3) Flexible Part-Time Work: Work any shift with Temper
Temper is a flexible work platform where you can sign up for just one shift at businesses across the Netherlands. “Work where and when you want for an average of €20 an hour. Choose from 20,000+ gigs per week, in all kinds of different sectors.” There is a labor shortage everywhere so restaurants, hotels, gyms, stores, worksites, etc. are all looking for part-time workers to help them cover the need.
5) Rent out your car with your neighbors with Snappcar
Your car is an asset that you can use to earn extra income. Owning a car in the Netherlands is expensive. Renting out your car while you are not using it can help you earn back your car costs and help the environment. All rentals on Snappcar are fully insured through Allianz and all renters are screened before renting. You choose your own price, calendar and review renter requests as you wish. It operates very similarly to MyWheels but with renting our your car.
6) Become a tutor on Super Prof
With over 1000 topics on Super Prof, you can tutor in anything. “Share your knowledge, live from your passion, and become your own boss.” Rates vary by topic and climb as high as €50 per hour.
7. Find a consistent part-time job
There are a lot of great databases for jobs. The vacancy section of Expat Jouw Pagina or Expat Jobs database has lists of open roles with a filtering capability for part-time roles and language required. There were 4,703 jobs that only required English at the time I am writing this article on Expat jobs. With jobs in locations all over Amsterdam, there is something out there for everyone.
Bonus Side Hustle
Something that saved us a lot of money in 2025, was the HomeExchange platform. It allows you to exchange apartments through a direct exchange or a points system with thousands of apartments all over the world. We absolutely love it and it allowed us to travel much more often without the costs of accommodation. Just for registering and completing your home listing, you get 800 Welcome GuestPoints, so your first few stays are free. Highly, highly recommend. Since no monetary value is exchanged, it is also not taxed and the bureaucracy is much easier. We used a lot in 2025. Use the link below to get an extra free 250 GuestPoints, which equates to at least 2 nights in most cities.
Wat is een Side Hustle (What is a side hustle)?
A side hustle is simply a side job or an additional job someone takes in addition to their primary job — you will also see it written side hussle, which is the same thing. A side hustle is a great way to supplement your primary income and diversify your income. Earn extra income (extra geld verdienen) using one of our ideas in this article. Try one of the side hustle ideas from this article or maybe even two!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest paying side hustle in the Netherlands?
Of the options above, tutoring on Super Prof has the highest ceiling — rates can climb as high as €50 per hour depending on the subject. Airbnb hosting can bring in more total income over a year (we made around €9,000 from occasional hosting), but that’s not an hourly rate comparison — it depends heavily on your space and how often you rent it out.
How can I make €1,000 a month on the side in the Netherlands?
It’s realistic, but it usually takes combining a couple of these. Temper shifts average around €20 an hour, so roughly 10-12 hours a week gets you there on its own. Renting out your apartment on Airbnb for even a few nights a month, combined with occasional dog sitting or babysitting, can also add up to €1,000 without needing a single source to carry the whole amount.
If You Have Just Moved Here
Earning on the side is usually somewhere near the bottom of the arrival to-do list. The rest of it is covered here: nine things I wish I had known before moving abroad, how the inburgering exams actually work, and which Dutch websites to order from once you realise Amazon is not the default here. If you need a car occasionally but not permanently, car sharing works out cheaper than owning one. And if the Airbnb idea above appeals but you would rather travel than host, house swapping through HomeExchange is the version of that which costs nothing.
