Taxi from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to RAI Amsterdam

A taxi from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to RAI Amsterdam costs about €59.14, day or night (13.8 km, about 21 min). From the official Amsterdam taxi tariff in force since 1 January 2026, checked 3 November 2026.

Weekday daytime · metered €59.14 €55.46 in light traffic · €61.71 in heavy 13.8 km · about 21 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): 13.82 km and 21.2 minRegeling van 28 november 2025 tot wijziging van de Regeling maximumtarief en bekendmaking tarieven taxivervoer (Staatscourant 2025, 41618)
€54.83
Total, typical traffic
€59.14

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	€59.14	€55.46–€61.71	The reference time
Weekday rush hourTuesday 17:30	€59.14	€55.46–€61.71	Only the traffic
NightTuesday 23:30	€59.14	€55.46–€61.71	Only the traffic
Weekend afternoonSaturday 14:00	€59.14	€55.46–€61.71	Only the traffic

Where you start and end

Pick-up: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): Taxis wait at the official rank outside Schiphol Plaza, by arrivals. The national maximum fare applies there too.
Drop-off: 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.

About this trip

How much is a taxi from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to RAI Amsterdam?: About €59.14 on a weekday in the daytime, €55.46 to €61.71 depending on traffic, for 13.8 km (about 21 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 €59.14 at any time.
What else may be added?: Waiting before the trip, per hour (only if agreed in advance) €59.41.

Route

Usually via A4 and Europaplein. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy.

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