Taxi prices are based on the certain components.
What does a taxi ride cost?
When travelling according to the meter, the price of a taxi ride is made up of a:
■ flag-down rate, including
the first 2 kilometres maximum price € 7.82
■ kilometre rate maximum price € 2.29 per km
To transport 5 of more people (minibus):
■ flag-down rate, including
the first 2 kilometres maximum price € 12,72
■ kilometre rate maximum price € 2.63 per km
The flag-down rate includes the first 2 kilometres. After that, you pay for each extra kilometre covered (or part thereof). Taxi drivers can set the flag-down and kilometre rates themselves, up to the maximum price shown. The taxi metre does not charge any extra as a result of delays in traffic or tailbacks. All rates are indicated on the tariff card in the taxi.
By law, the taximeter must always be switched on. There are two manners of being charged for the taxiride. Firstly, you can be charged by the regular flag-down rate and the travelled kilometres. You may prefer to agree on a price beforehand (zone tariff). Also in this case the meter is switched on with the zone tariff displayed. When you agree to be charged according to the zone tariff, be advised to take note of the distance to your destination and the charges for this journey. You have to come to an understanding about the price the driver is asking. If you do not want to discuss a price beforehand, you are always allowed to be charged by the meter! (flag down rate + kilometre rate)
The driver is legally permitted to charge a waiting rate per minute prior to commencing the journey e.g. if the taxi you ordered has to wait for you to show up, or if you ask the driver to wait during the journey. The waiting rate is a maximum € 33 per hour (€ 0.55 per minute).
The driver can request additional rates for special or supplemental services, e.g. carrying baggage or if you want a pet to ride with you. These supplemental prices must be visible on the tariff card. So take note of the tariff card carefully.
If you request your hotel to order a taxi, there will be no extra charge for the taxiride. Sometimes drivers charge a higher taxifee for this “hotel service”. You are not obligated to agree with this price and are advised to be charged by the regular metered price.
Distance in kilometres (approximate)
Central Station – Museumsquare: 4 km
Central Station – Rembrandtsquare: 2½ km
Central Station – Amsterdam Arena: 10 km
Schiphol – Amsterdam Centre: 18 km
RAI – Dam: 6½ km
Dam – Leidseplein: 3 km
* These are indicative distances. Road works and/or diversions may increase distances.