Can you still get a taxi after a concert in Rotterdam or Den Haag (The Hague)?

After a major concert in Rotterdam or Den Haag (The Hague), thousands of people want to leave at the same time, making it difficult to find a taxi on the street. Therefore, book in advance: your ride will be scheduled, and you won't have to wait for an available taxi.

Wide pavement in front of a concert hall in the evening with lights, without people
After a concert, everyone wants to leave at the same time.

Good to know before you travel

If you know the area, preferably enter an exact address as the pickup location. This allows the driver to drive directly to that spot. If that's not possible or the area is closed off, the driver will contact you by phone to arrange an accessible meeting point together. This also applies to Ahoy, De Kuip, and festivals.

Avoiding long waiting times

The longest waiting times occur immediately after the event, right at the exit.

  • Book at least 3 hours in advance with a fixed pickup time.
  • Plan the pickup time 15 to 30 minutes after the expected end.
  • Choose a pickup location a few streets away from the venue, outside closed roads.

Also for nearby cities

Do you live in, for example, Delft, Zoetermeer, Dordrecht, or Spijkenisse? The same approach applies. The fixed price is displayed in the calculator in advance.

Why planning this in advance makes a difference

The question 'can you still get a taxi after a concert in Rotterdam or Den Haag' usually doesn't arise out of nowhere. You want to arrive on time, avoid surprises, and know what to expect on the day itself. At a busy destination, many visitors arrive around the same time and often leave simultaneously. The last few metres of the journey sometimes require more planning than the long route to get there.

The best preparation aligns with your own situation. A recognizable address is more practical than a general description of a site or neighbourhood. If you know the area, it's best to choose an exact address. Otherwise, the driver can coordinate with you by phone to find an easy meeting point.

How to apply this to your own journey

Check the latest information from the venue or organizer just before departure. Road closures and temporary traffic measures can change. Also, keep your phone charged and accessible around the agreed pickup time. Use the details of the actual traveller, even if someone else is making the booking.

After calculating, take a moment to check all details before paying. This way, the practical information from this article won't just be theory, but will result in a journey that has been clearly and calmly prepared.

In short

Booking in advance and a pickup location slightly outside the hustle and bustle: that's how you avoid long waits after the concert.

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.

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