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 pickDriver 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.
Check transfer pricesRenting a car instead? Compare rentals with free cancellation.Currency
EUR
English-friendly
High
Tipping
5-10% or round up.