The vehicle
Street taxi: Varies, and you often don't know which car it is until it pulls up.
Limousine service: A Mercedes sedan: Premium (E-Class) or VIP (S-Class), or similar. You know in advance which class you will be travelling in.
Premium or VIP with a private chauffeur
Limousine service to and from Schiphol
You travel in a premium Mercedes sedan with a private chauffeur, not a stretch limousine. Premium from €45, VIP from €70.
What it involves
Limousine service vs. a regular taxi
In the Netherlands, “limousine” refers to the service, not a stretched car: a smart sedan, a well-groomed chauffeur and a ride planned in advance around your schedule.
The chauffeur
Street taxi: A different driver each time, no dress code.
Limousine service: A private chauffeur in a suit who opens the door, helps with your luggage and only chats if you want to.
At Schiphol
Street taxi: You have to find one yourself at the taxi rank.
Limousine service: You receive the pickup point by email in advance, and your chauffeur will contact you once you have landed. Your flight is tracked live, with 60 minutes of free waiting time after landing.
The planning
Street taxi: Supply-driven: you wait for whatever is available.
Limousine service: Scheduled in advance around your flight or appointment, with live flight monitoring for arrivals.
When to book it
Four occasions for a limousine service
Airport transfers
From your home or office to Schiphol, or the other way round. The classic reason to book a limousine service: setting off and arriving rested, without the stress of parking or the taxi queue.
Having guests collected
Have a client, speaker or family member collected in style. You book and pay; you receive the pickup point by email in advance to pass on to your guest. Confirmations are available in English or Dutch, whichever suits your guest.
Dinners and evenings out
To the theatre, a gala or a business dinner, and home again afterwards. No car park, no driving after a glass of wine.
Special days
A wedding, an anniversary or a surprise outing: a chauffeur and a smart sedan round off the day without you having to arrange a thing.
Looking for the most complete version (S-Class or similar, chilled water, wifi and maximum discretion)? Take a look at VIP transport. For recurring business travel on invoice, see business transport.
Questions about the limousine service
Is a limousine service a stretch limousine?
No. In the Netherlands, a limousine service means travelling in a premium sedan with a private chauffeur: think of a Mercedes E-Class or S-Class or a similar car, not a stretched American limousine. Stretch limousines are not on offer; smart, door-to-door chauffeur transport is exactly what you can book with SchipholRide.
What does a limousine service to Schiphol cost?
You pay a fixed price per ride, not per person. Premium (Mercedes E-Class or similar) costs from €45 and VIP (Mercedes S-Class or similar) from €70. From Amsterdam you pay from €65 for Premium and from €115 for VIP, from Utrecht €100 and €215, and from Rotterdam €155 and €230. For your own address you see the exact amount when you book, including VAT and luggage, with no night or weekend surcharge.
How is this different from VIP transport?
VIP transport is the most comprehensive version of the limousine service: a Mercedes S-Class or similar, chilled water, wifi and extra privacy arrangements. If you choose the limousine service in the Premium class (E-Class or similar), you get the same chauffeur experience in a slightly more compact sedan. You will find all the details on the VIP transport page.
Which car will I travel in?
That depends on the class you choose: Premium is a Mercedes E-Class or a similar business sedan, VIP a Mercedes S-Class or similar. When you book, you see the classes side by side and choose for yourself.
Can I book a limousine service for someone else?
Yes, and people often do: an assistant books for the directors, a company for a guest, children for their parents. Enter the traveller's name and phone number when you book. You receive the pickup point by email in advance to pass on, and once the traveller has landed, the chauffeur will contact them. Would you like the chauffeur to meet your guest inside the arrivals hall with a name sign? Then add the Meet & Greet service (+ €30, available with Premium, Van and VIP; included with VIP pickups from Schiphol).
Does the chauffeur speak English?
Yes. The affiliated chauffeurs communicate in Dutch and English, and confirmations are available in both languages, which is handy when you are arranging transport for international guests.
How far in advance should I book?
For the Premium and VIP classes we recommend booking at least 24 hours ahead, so the right car and chauffeur are guaranteed to be available. Need one at the last minute? Call 085 060 2543 and we will check straight away what is possible.
Book your taxi to Schiphol
Your Schiphol taxi, fixed price upfront.
Enter your pickup address and choose your date and time. You see the fixed fare before you book.
Open the booking pageEnter your route to see your fixed fare. Open the booking page
