Taxis can be handy when travelling to and from the airport and late at night when public transportation has stopped running. However, public transport may get you there even quicker depending on the traffic during peak times.
Ensure you avoid taking one of the unlicensed, illegal taxis operating at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. You can recognise licensed taxis by their blue number plates and roof lights with the official logo and the name of their operator (see image).
All licensed taxi drivers in Amsterdam must follow the official fares. The total price paid per journey is calculated as follows:
Taxi car (maximum four passengers)
Taxi bus (five to eight passengers)
Waiting rate
When you reach your destination, the taxi meter will display the total, and you will be offered a receipt detailing the full fare.
Because the city centre has a myriad of roads, lanes and footpaths, taxis cannot stop anywhere they like. This is one of the reasons there are so many fixed taxi stands. View a map of Amsterdam's taxi-stand locations.
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Find official information on Amsterdam’s taxis on the amsterdam.nl website.
