taxi ranks
Taxis can be find at the official taxi ranks. Wellknown places are Central Station, Leidseplein, Dam Square, Rembrandt Square and Amsterdam Airport.Taxi Fares in 2015:
Taxi's aint cheap in the Netherlands. The government wanted more competition between the taxi companies. In reality the prices have't dropped. The start rate is maximum €2,95. Tariff for one kilometer is €2.17. Maximum time tariff is €0.36 for one minute. Tip money is between 5-10%. Uber is also active in the Netherlands and their prices are much lower than the official taxi's. Complaints about official taxi's can be sent to website Taxiklacht.nl which is supported by a Ministery of Infrastructure.
distances in Amsterdam city
Centraal Station – Dam: 1 km
Central Station – Leidseplein: 3-4 km
Central Station – Museumplein: 4-5 km
Central Station – Rembrandtplein: 3 km
Central Station – Amsterdam Arena: 9 km
Central Station – Schiphol Airport: 20 km
airport taxi
The name of Amsterdam Airport is "Schiphol". The Schiphol Transfer Assistance desk is open 24 hours. The staff will bring you into contact with the (waiting) taxi company responsible for taking you on your onward journey.
illegal taxi's
As in every main city, Amsterdam also has illegal taxis. Their rates are cheaper than the official taxis but would a tourist also get those lower rates? The cars are not insured either.
Amsterdam travel and attractions
Budget hotels Central Station - Red Light District hotels - Leidse Square hotels - Van Gogh Museum - Rijksmuseum - Canal Boat Cruise - Keukenhof Flower Garden - Leidseplein nightlife - Rembrandtplein nightlife - Floating flower shops - Anne Frank House - Dam Square - Madame Tussauds + Kalverstraat - The New Church and Royal Palace - Shopping guide - Amsterdam fashion - Restaurants - Nightclubs - Damrak - RAI Centre - HOME
Damrak
The red/blue and white bicycle-taxi waiting for customers.