Amsterdam Schiphol Airport parking

Parking Amsterdam - Schiphol

Amsterdam International Airport, Schiphol (IATA: AMS, ICAO: EHAM), located 15 km from the city, is the main airport of the Netherlands. Royal Schiphol Group has four owners: the State of the Netherlands, the municipality of Amsterdam - Schiphol, the municipality of Rotterdam, and Groupe ADP.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is one of the world's most important airports for intercontinental connections, typically between Europe and the United States, Canada, or Asia. This success is partly because Schiphol serves the population of Amsterdam - Schiphol and the entire Randstad, the Dutch megapolis with over 7 million inhabitants, including The Hague, Rotterdam, and Utrecht, all within 60 kilometers of the airport.

Schiphol is the base for Dutch airlines KLM, Martinair, Transavia, and the American airline Delta Air Lines. The airport has a large commercial area for travelers and passersby at the train station.

How To Get To Amsterdam - Schiphol From Schiphol?

There are several ways to travel from the airport to the city. You can travel by train, which arrives directly at Amsterdam - Schiphol Central Station located downtown, or by car, which will take you via the E19 also to the center. Additionally, from Schiphol Airport, you can also take a taxi which, like at any airport, will be waiting for you at the exit, or you can take the bus that will take you from the airport to various locations in the city center.

Taxi From Schiphol

Taking a taxi can be costly but is recommended if you have a lot of luggage or travel late at night. The taxi stand is outside Schiphol Plaza, and the trip to the city center takes no longer than 15 minutes.

Tourists are sometimes victims of scams in Amsterdam - Schiphol taxis. This means there is a possibility that an unauthorized taxi driver is trying to defraud customers financially. If you decide to take a taxi, consider the following tips;

• The taxi driver tries to distract customers by chatting cheerfully. Upon arrival at the agreed destination, the driver will say they forgot to turn on the meter, demanding a significantly higher amount than the actual price. Therefore, always ask the driver to turn on the meter to avoid this happening.

• Taxis in Amsterdam - Schiphol must have a number on the roof. If the driver refuses to use the meter, note this number and file a complaint via taxiklacht.nl. There is also an English version.

• The price is based on price per kilometer. For a taxi driver, it is thus attractive to drive as many kilometers as possible each time. Therefore, taxi drivers like to drive a tourist route and show customers the surroundings. Say you have been to Amsterdam - Schiphol before and know the area well. Then, upon arrival, take a bike or public transportation and explore the city yourself.

• The meter must always be visible from the rear seat. A trick taxi drivers often use is to set a high start price, often up to €15. If the meter is not visible, request better visibility and remember the start price is about €3.00 for up to 4 people and less or more than €8.00 for a van.

Bus

To get to the city center, you can take buses 197 and 370 from platform A7, Arrival Hall 2. The disadvantage is the bus makes several stops and will take longer to reach the center. Some hotels offer their guests a free shuttle service. Finally, in the arrivals area, you will find a connection desk offering transport services to more than 50 different hotels.

Train

It is the best way to get to the city center (Central Station). The station is located on the main square of the terminal, and trains depart every 15 minutes during the day and every hour at night. Fares are affordable, and travel time does not exceed 30 minutes.

Car Rental Amsterdam - Schiphol Airport

Car rental companies Avis, Budget, Hertz, National Car Rental, and Sixt can be found at Amsterdam - Schiphol International Airport and are located in Schiphol Plaza.

Where To Park In Amsterdam - Schiphol

The airport offers both short-stay and long-stay parking spaces. Short-term parking is located close to the terminal and includes both covered (P1 and P2) and uncovered areas.

Long-stay parking (Official Schiphol P3 Long-Stay Car Park) has a free shuttle service to the terminal every 10 minutes. Finally, there is also luxury parking (P7), and all parking areas are secure 24 hours a day.

Valet options like EazzyPark Schiphol Shuttle are also offered.