Work it out
Park at Schiphol or take a taxi?
Parking looks cheap, but it adds up by the day, and then there is fuel and wear and tear. A return taxi has a fixed price each way.
Amounts are indicative. Current rates and the discount for booking ahead are on schiphol.nl/parking. Feel free to adjust the amount.
Parking yourself
€45
5 days × €9
Return taxi from Amsterdam
€100
Comfort, there and back · fixed price
At this rate, parking yourself is €55 cheaper. Do factor in fuel, wear and the risk of leaving your car unattended for 5 days, while the taxi takes you door to door.
Calculate my fixed taxi priceWhy a taxi often works out better
- Fixed price there and back: no surprises if your flight is delayed, while parking simply keeps charging.
- No hidden costs: when you park, fuel, tolls, wear and tear and the risk of an unattended car quietly add up.
- Door to door: no shuttle bus from a distant car park with your suitcases; your driver drops you at the departure hall.
- Your ride is ready when you get back: your flight is tracked, with 60 minutes of free waiting time after landing.
Tip: travelling with 5 to 8 people or lots of luggage? Choose the minivan. The price is per ride, not per person, so sharing makes the taxi even better value compared with parking.
Collecting someone from Schiphol without parking
If you are collecting someone yourself, you will usually end up paying for short-term parking in the car park by the terminal (P1 Pick-up & Drop-off). At the Kiss & Ride you can only stop briefly, not wait. If the flight is delayed, the parking charges keep adding up while you are in the arrivals hall.
To have someone collected from Schiphol without parking, book a pickup: the driver tracks the flight live, you receive the pickup point by email in advance, and after landing the driver gets in touch and waits 60 minutes free. You stay at home and the price is fixed upfront. Our guide to collecting someone from Schiphol explains exactly how it works.
Questions about parking or a taxi to Schiphol
Is a taxi to Schiphol cheaper than parking?
Often, especially for longer trips. A return taxi has a fixed price there and back, while parking adds up by the day. From around three to four days, a return taxi from most places works out cheaper than short-term parking, and there is no fuel, wear and tear or parking risk to add on top. Work it out for your situation with the calculator on this page.
How much does parking at Schiphol cost per day?
That depends on the car park and whether you book in advance. Long-term parking (P3) booked online is the cheapest option; short-term parking at the terminal costs considerably more per day. You can find current rates at schiphol.nl/en/parking.
Can I have someone collected from Schiphol without parking myself?
Yes. Book a pickup with the flight number: the driver tracks the flight live, is ready at the agreed pickup point and has 60 minutes of free waiting time after landing. You receive the pickup point by email in advance to pass on to your guest, and after landing the driver will get in touch. You pay a fixed price upfront and no parking costs, and you don't have to drive to Schiphol yourself.
What does short-term parking cost when dropping off or collecting someone at Schiphol?
That depends on how long you park; short-term parking at the terminal (P1 Pick-up & Drop-off) keeps charging for every block of time, even if the flight is delayed. You can find current rates at schiphol.nl/en/parking. When there is a delay, a taxi pickup with a fixed price and 60 minutes of free waiting time after landing is often the less stressful choice.
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.
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