Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Taxis & Transfers

Taxis are a great way of getting to and from Schiphol Airport.  As the airport is located outside of Amsterdam, you can take a taxi to the city centre for around €45.

There are several official taxi operators within Amsterdam, so getting a licensed cab shouldn’t be a problem, however, there are often extra charges incurred such as luggage and public charges fees.  This guide should provide all the information you need to make your trip as hassle free as possible.

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Getting to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

As the international hub for the Netherlands, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is extremely busy with 2014 seeing 55 million passengers fly to nearly 300 destinations worldwide.

There are many transport options available to you, whether you are staying in Amsterdam city centre or in one of the surrounding towns. Getting a taxi is probably the most comfortable and convenient way to travel as you don’t need to work around public transport schedules or carry your heavy luggage.

Taxis in Amsterdam

You are able to hail cabs as you usually would back home, again just be sure that they are a licensed cab, that they have a meter and that they use it! To ensure you don’t get ripped off, head towards one of the many taxi ranks; only taxis with a valid taxi permit can queue at taxi ranks.  The ranks are identified by the letter “T” to make them easy to spot.

While in some countries across the world a tip is expected, Amsterdam is similar to its European neighbours where a tip is completely optional.  Usually visitors to Amsterdam may round their tip to the nearest Euro, but even that is up to the patron.

If you’re not satisfied with your trip or feel your driver gave you a poor service, you can call Taxi Klacht on 0900-202 1881 (between 09:00 and 17:00) to report your experience. You will need to provide the time and date of the incident, as well as the the taxi number or registration – this information can be found on your receipt.

Amsterdam Airport taxis

Only get a Schiphol taxi from the designated taxi rank outside the Arrivals hall. You may find plenty of drivers offering their taxi service inside the airport but they may be doing so illegally and may not even have a licensed taxi.  The only exception to this is if you have booked in advance with one of the authorised taxi companies listed below;

• Taxicentrale Amsterdam
• Staxi
• Taxistad
• STA
• Taxi Direct Amsterdam
• My Taxi Centrale
• TCS Schipholtaxi
• TAXI-E Sustainable Taxi Services
• Aemstel Taxi
• AMS

Pre Booked Schiphol airport taxi drivers will wait for you in the arrivals hall and would usually have a ‘Meet & Greet’ sign with your name on it.  They should ask for your flight details beforehand so they can keep track of your flight in case you are delayed.  Pre booking a taxi is the best option for you as it is convenient and you can be dropped off right outside your destination.

Price of a taxi from Schiphol Airport

If you pre book your taxi you can often pre pay for your fare to avoid any unnecessary charges and guarantee a price.

There is no flat rate but this list should give you an idea of what you can expect to pay for a taxi from Schiphol Airport:

Fee breakdown

*These taxi price rates are an estimate from November 2015 and are subject to change.  You should use these prices as a guide and where possible, confirm the prices when you book or agree a fare at the taxi rank before getting into a taxi.

At the end of your journey you should receive a receipt which will contain all of the information on your taxi and driver.  By law they must take the shortest and quickest route possible to ensure you pay the lowest fare possible.

Be aware that some of the following charges may be applicable to your journey.

• Out of hours charges

• Additional baggage charges

• Fines for creating a mess in the taxi or being unwell inside the taxi

• Additional stops

• Waiting Fee is €38.98 per hour

Make sure to discuss these at the time of booking.

Types of taxis available in Amsterdam

It wouldn’t be Amsterdam if there weren’t quirky alternatives to the norm! Instead of a regular taxi, you can also chose from;

Disco Taxi

If you are heading out for an evening of partying, what better way than to start it in a Disco Taxi, complete with music and lighting to get the night started!

Water Taxi

An alternative way to see the city sights and a great way to celebrate a special occasion. Available from multiple locations, you can easily pre-book a convenient pick up spot.

Tuk tuk/ Pedicab

Usually a motorised three-wheeled cabin cycle, also suitable for tours around the city.

Trishaw/ Bike taxi/ Rickshaw/ Pedicab

A bike with a fixed box on the back for passengers to sit in.  A great way of taking a tour to view the city.

Horse and cart

If a bit of romance is what you’re after, why not take your loved one on an early evening, horse drawn carriage tour of the city?

What to do in Amsterdam

As the capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is an intoxicating mix of history and culture, it has become a buzzing tourist destination with plenty to see and do.

The Van Gogh Museum

Taxi Cost from Schipol Airport: €60

If you fancy a spot of beauty and art, then the Van Gogh museum is for you – it features the largest number of original Van Gogh paintings in the world and you can discover his history and the developments of his work.

Anne Frank House

Taxi Cost from Schipol Airport: €40

One of the most famous locations in Amsterdam is Anne Frank House, where you can see where Anne Frank hid with her family from the Nazis before their capture in World War II.  Discover what Amsterdam was like at the time of the war and wander around the refurbished secret annex in which the Frank family hid.

Heineken Experience

Taxi Cost from Schipol Airport: €30-€40

As the most popular beer in the Netherlands, it’s only right there be a museum dedicated to it! Learn about the Heineken family history and discover how the beer is made – a popular attraction with the many British Stag Do’s that head to Amsterdam – they don’t just go for the Red Light District…!

Get Outdoors!

The Dutch are renowned for their love of bikes, which is not surprising as the Netherlands is particularly flat and densely populated. Therefore, if you have time you must hire a bike and have a cycle round the city to view it from the eyes of the locals.