Which is cheaper: a taxi to Schiphol or parking at Schiphol?

Current fixed prices

These amounts come straight from the Taxiritje.nl price calculation. Enter your exact address in the calculator to see your own price.

The calculation

For driving yourself, add up: fuel there and back, any tolls, and parking costs for the number of days you are away. Current parking rates can be found on the Schiphol website. Compare this to the taxi price there and back.

• •Parking: price per day × number of days
• •Fuel: twice the journey
• •Taxi: fixed price there + back

More than just money

With a taxi, you don't have to search for a parking space or take a shuttle bus to the terminal. You get dropped off directly at the Departure Hall.

Why investigating this beforehand makes a difference

The question “which is cheaper: a taxi to Schiphol or parking at Schiphol” usually doesn't arise for no reason. You want to arrive on time, avoid surprises, and know what to expect on the day itself. A good comparison doesn't start with a single amount, but with the entire journey. Consider the number of travellers, luggage, transfers, the time of day, and the distance between the station or car park and your final destination.

The best preparation aligns with your own situation. What is advantageous for one traveller may not be for a family or group. Therefore, calculate per person and also compare the convenience of door-to-door travel. This way, you can make a choice that suits the actual journey.

How to apply this to your own journey

Compare the options for the actual date and time you will be travelling. Schedules, availability, and busyness can differ by day, whereas a pre-calculated taxi price is visible before booking. Use the details of the actual traveller, even if someone else is making the booking.

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

In short

For a short trip, parking might be acceptable; for a week or longer, a taxi is often more advantageous. Calculate it for your trip.

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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