Practical advice

How far in advance should you book a taxi?

12 August 2026 · 4 min read
Smartphone showing a calendar while a taxi waits in a Dutch street
Booking early gives certainty, also in busy holiday periods.

Book online at least 3 hours before pick-up. We recommend booking at least 24 hours ahead; this is advice, not an extra booking requirement. For early flights, groups and busy periods, book as soon as your plans are known.

Recommended notice

How far ahead to book, by journey type
JourneyRecommended notice, not a booking requirement
City or regional ride24 hours; online minimum is 3 hours
Airport transfer24 hours
Night ride (00:00–06:00)As soon as your plans are known
Minibus for a group3 days
Ride to Belgium or Germany3 days
Public holiday or event day1 week

Why earlier is better

  • More drivers available, especially at night and in rural areas.
  • You can still change or cancel yourself up to 24 hours ahead.
  • The right vehicle can be planned for your luggage and group.
  • One thing fewer to think about the week you travel.

Last-minute bookings

Book online at least 3 hours before pick-up, subject to availability. If you need a taxi sooner, call +31 85 060 7086. The 24-hour recommendation is advice, not an extra booking requirement.

How booking a taxi with Taxiritje.nl works

Prices are based on the actual road distance in kilometres between your pickup address and your destination, so you always know the amount before you book. Payment is online by card or iDEAL, and you receive a confirmation by email with the driver details, the pickup time and an invoice with VAT for business trips.

You book online in a few steps. Enter your pickup address with house number and postcode, add your destination and choose the date and time. The price you see is the price you pay: it already includes luggage, tolls, parking at the airport and waiting time, so there is no meter running during the journey and no surcharge at night or at the weekend.

Reservations are possible up to three hours before pickup, and you can book a one-way trip or a return in the same booking. For flights you enter your flight number; we then follow the actual landing time and include up to 80 minutes of free waiting time at the airport. For a pickup at a home or hotel address we include 15 minutes.

  • Fixed price per journey, confirmed by email before the driver is assigned.
  • Sedan or estate car for 1-4 passengers, minibus for 5-8 passengers.
  • Extra stops along the way can be added while booking.
  • Changes and cancellations online up to 24 hours before pickup; call 085 060 7086 within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions

Does booking early cost more or less?
Neither. The price depends on the route and vehicle, not on when you book.
Can I book months ahead?
Yes, and you can still change the details yourself up to 24 hours before pick-up.

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About the author

Taxiritje.nl editorial team · Planning and customer service

The editorial team consists of staff from planning and customer service at Taxiritje.nl. They write based on the rides scheduled every day and the questions customers ask about departure times, luggage, prices and bookings.

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