Amsterdam Schiphol Taxi vs Uber

Real prices, official pickup locations, scam warnings and the cheapest way from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Amsterdam city centre.

Last verified: 2026-07

Official Taxi
€40-55 ($44-60) to Centraal
20-30 min
Schiphol Travel Taxi (fixed-price authorized operator)
Uber
€35-50 ($38-55)
P30 pickup zone (short walk from arrivals)

Cheapest way

NS Intercity train to Amsterdam Centraal €5.90 ($6.50) — 15-20 min.

Where to catch an official taxi

Plaza (main hall) exit — follow taxi signs to Schiphol Travel Taxi rank

How to avoid taxi scams at Amsterdam Schiphol

  • Only use the official Schiphol Travel Taxi rank — unofficial "taxis" in the arrivals hall are illegal + will overcharge.
  • Metered taxis are legal but Schiphol Travel Taxi's fixed-price service is often cheaper for city centre.
  • Uber pickup is at P30 short-term parking, not directly outside arrivals.

Skip the queue — pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No haggling, no scam risk, driver meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. Locks price before you fly.

Getting out of Amsterdam (AMS)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Currency
EUR
English-friendly
High
Tipping
5-10% or round up.

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