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Parking at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Parking at Schiphol is a choice between maximum convenience and smart savings. The airport offers safe and well-signposted options for every need, but prices can be exorbitant if you don't plan ahead. This guide will give you the strategy to choose the right car park, avoid surprise bills, and start your trip stress-free.
Quick Questions about Parking at Schiphol
- What is the closest and most convenient option? The P1 car park, just a 2-6 minute walk from the terminal. It is also the most expensive option.
- How can I save money? By booking online as far in advance as possible, especially for P3 Long-Stay. Drive-up rates are much higher.
- Are there charging points for electric vehicles? Yes, you will find charging points in the covered sections of P1 and P3.
- How do I get from the long-stay car park (P3)? With a free shuttle bus that runs 24/7, every 10 minutes. The journey takes about 5 minutes.
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Critical Points: Strategies to Avoid Overpaying
1. The Price Shock: The Importance of Booking Online
User Experience: The most unanimous complaint is the "abnormally high" cost of parking, especially if you pay upon arrival without a reservation. Daily rates can skyrocket and ruin your travel budget.
Strategy: Never go to Schiphol without having booked your parking space online. Advance booking on the official website is the only way to access discounted rates and guarantee your spot, especially during high season.
2. The P1 Trap for Long Stays
User Experience: Many travelers choose P1 for its proximity, not knowing it's designed for short stays. Leaving your car here for a week-long vacation can result in a bill of hundreds of euros.
Strategy: Use P1 only if you will be staying for less than 48 hours or for picking up/dropping off someone. For any longer trip, the correct choice is always P3 Long-Stay.
3. The "Kiss & Ride" Fine
User Experience: The "Kiss & Ride" zone is, as the name suggests, for "kissing and leaving" (dropping off passengers). It is not a waiting area to pick someone up. Waiting there, even inside the car, is prohibited and officers are quick to issue fines.
Strategy: For dropping someone off, use the Kiss & Ride without delay. To pick up an arriving passenger, the only correct option is to park in P1 and pay the short-stay fee.
P1 - Short and Medium Stay
Located just a 2-6 minute walk from the terminal, it is ideal for dropping off or picking up passengers with ease, or for trips of less than 48 hours. It has security cameras, license plate recognition, and electric charging points.
Reference rates (drive-up):
- Up to 60 minutes: €7.50
- 24 hours: €55.00
P3 - Long Stay
This is the smartest and most economical option for trips longer than two days. It has a covered garage and an outdoor area. Security is 24/7, and there are electric charging points in the covered section.
Shuttle: A free bus takes you to the terminal in 5 minutes. It operates 24/7 with a frequency of 10 minutes.
Rates: Prices are dynamic. Booking weeks or months in advance guarantees you the best price.
P6 Valet Parking
The premium service for maximum convenience. You arrive at the departures area, hand over your car to a valet, and head straight into the terminal (a 2-minute walk). Upon your return, your car will be waiting for you at the same spot.
Strategy: It is essential to book at least 2 hours in advance. You can request additional services such as a car wash.
Kiss & Ride
This is the designated area for quickly dropping off passengers. It is located right in front of the departure halls. Waiting or parking is not allowed. For picking up passengers, you must go to the P1 car park to avoid fines.