Centraal Station to the Rijksmuseum
€33.13- €4.31Pick-up charge, Maximum fare, passenger car (up to 4 passengers)
- €28.82Maximum fare, passenger car (up to 4 passengers): 5.48 km and 22.0 min
Amsterdam taxi fares
A taxi from Leidseplein to Amsterdam Centraal picked up on Tuesday 10 November, 12:00 costs about €23.39 (3.6 km, about 15 min). From the official Amsterdam taxi tariff in force since 1 January 2026, checked 3 November 2026.
The national maximum taxi fare that applies to every taxi hailed in the street or taken from a rank in Amsterdam, including at Schiphol.
Fare calculator
Typical fare · metered
€23.39
€21.08 in light traffic · €25.00 in heavy
At night the fare is the same.
Full fare page for this trip: rush hour, night and weekend
Pick-up charge, Maximum fare, passenger car (up to 4 passengers)
Regeling van 28 november 2025 tot wijziging van de Regeling maximumtarief en bekendmaking tarieven taxivervoer (Staatscourant 2025, 41618)
€4.31
Maximum fare, passenger car (up to 4 passengers): 3.63 km and 14.6 min
Regeling van 28 november 2025 tot wijziging van de Regeling maximumtarief en bekendmaking tarieven taxivervoer (Staatscourant 2025, 41618)
€19.08
Total, typical traffic
€23.39- Pick-up charge, Maximum fare, passenger car (up to 4 passengers) · €4.31
- Maximum fare, passenger car (up to 4 passengers): 3.63 km and 14.6 min · €19.08
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- These are maximum fares; a driver may charge less, or a fixed price agreed before the trip starts.
- The route is the quickest by road (OpenStreetMap data); journey times allow for the city's usual traffic.
- Waiting before the trip, per hour (only if agreed in advance): €59.41 may be added.
The short version
- The most a taxi may charge is €4.31 to start, plus €3.17 per km and €31.20 per hour for the whole trip, moving or not.
- The maximum is the same day and night, on weekends and holidays, and at Schiphol.
- Drivers may charge less, or offer a fixed price, but only if it's agreed before the trip starts.
- Minibuses for 5 to 8 passengers may charge more: €8.77 to start, €4.00 per km and €0.59 per minute.
- Waiting before the trip (€59.41 an hour) can only be charged if you agreed to it.
Tariffs and when they apply
| Tariff | Start | Distance | Time, slow traffic | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum fare, passenger car (up to 4 passengers) | €4.31 | €3.17 per km | €0.52 per minute€31.20 per hour | At all times |
Below about 10 km/h the meter charges by time instead of distance. The tariff in force when the trip starts runs for the whole trip.
Surcharges and extras
Up to €59.41
Waiting before the trip, per hour (only if agreed in advance)
May be added in situations we can't detect, so it isn't in quotes.
Airports
Airport trips use the meter. The extras that apply are listed under surcharges.
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Zone map
- Amsterdam and Schiphol (taxi service area)
- Airports
- Your route
The same national maximum applies everywhere in the Netherlands, so a taxi from Schiphol into the city or out to another town costs the same per km and minute.
Example fares
Schiphol to the RAI
€66.05- €4.31Pick-up charge, Maximum fare, passenger car (up to 4 passengers)
- €61.74Maximum fare, passenger car (up to 4 passengers): 15.21 km and 26.0 min
Leidseplein to the ArenA, Saturday night
€48.76- €4.31Pick-up charge, Maximum fare, passenger car (up to 4 passengers)
- €44.45Maximum fare, passenger car (up to 4 passengers): 10.09 km and 24.0 min
Why was my fare higher?
Traffic was slowEvery minute costs €0.52 on top of the distance, so a slow trip costs more.
You were in a minibusVehicles for 5 to 8 passengers have a higher maximum.
The driver charged lessThese are maximums; many taxis and apps charge below them, or a fixed price.
Tariff history
2026 maximum fares: €4.31 to start, €3.17 per km and €0.52 per minute (passenger cars); €8.77, €4.00 and €0.59 for minibuses of 5 to 8 seats.
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Amsterdam taxi questions
How much is a taxi from Schiphol to central Amsterdam?
On the meter, at most the maximum fare for the distance and time; the Schiphol page lists typical fares. Many companies offer a fixed price, which must be agreed before you set off.
Is it more expensive at night?
No. The maximum fare is the same at all hours.
Can I agree a fixed price?
Yes. A fixed price, or a charge for extras like luggage, is allowed if it's agreed before the trip starts.
Why does Amsterdam have a maximum fare and not a fixed tariff?
The Dutch government sets only the most a taxi may charge; companies set their own prices below it.
Sources
Regeling van 28 november 2025 tot wijziging van de Regeling maximumtarief en bekendmaking tarieven taxivervoer (Staatscourant 2025, 41618)
Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat · official · retrieved 1 Nov 2026
Wat zijn de kosten voor een taxi?
Rijksoverheid · official · retrieved 1 Nov 2026
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