Taxi from RAI Amsterdam to Leidseplein

A taxi from RAI Amsterdam to Leidseplein costs about €27.48, day or night (4.3 km, about 18 min). From the official Amsterdam taxi tariff in force since 1 January 2026, checked 3 November 2026.

Weekday daytime · metered €27.48 €24.45 in light traffic · €29.60 in heavy 4.3 km · about 18 min

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): 4.35 km and 18.1 minRegeling van 28 november 2025 tot wijziging van de Regeling maximumtarief en bekendmaking tarieven taxivervoer (Staatscourant 2025, 41618)
€23.17
Total, typical traffic
€27.48

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.

Through the day

When	Typical fare	Light to heavy traffic	What changes
Weekday daytimeTuesday 12:00	€27.48	€24.45–€29.60	The reference time
Weekday rush hourTuesday 17:30	€27.48	€24.45–€29.60	Only the traffic
NightTuesday 23:30	€27.48	€24.45–€29.60	Only the traffic
Weekend afternoonSaturday 14:00	€27.48	€24.45–€29.60	Only the traffic

Where you start and end

Pick-up: RAI Amsterdam: The RAI exhibition and congress centre on Europaplein in the south of the city. Traffic is heavy around it when big fairs open and close.
Drop-off: Leidseplein: The square of bars, theatres and clubs at the edge of the canal ring, busy until late at night.

About this trip

How much is a taxi from RAI Amsterdam to Leidseplein?: About €27.48 on a weekday in the daytime, €24.45 to €29.60 depending on traffic, for 4.3 km (about 18 min).
Is it a flat fare or the meter?: The meter: €4.31 to start, then €3.17 per km.
Which surcharges apply?: None on a weekday in the daytime.
Does the time of day change the fare?: No, it comes to about €27.48 at any time.
What else may be added?: Waiting before the trip, per hour (only if agreed in advance) €59.41.

Route

Usually via Hobbemakade (S108), Stadhouderskade (S100) and Nassaukade. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy.

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