🚖 Taxis and Ride-Sharing Apps at Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol)

❓ Quick Questions about Taxis and Apps at Schiphol

• 📍 Where are the official taxis? → Right outside Schiphol Plaza. Follow the official queue and ignore anyone offering you a taxi inside the terminal.
• 📱 Where do I wait for my Uber or Bolt? → At the designated pickup area, which is a 5-10 minute walk from the exit. The app will guide you, but be prepared to walk.
• 💳 Do they accept credit cards? → Apps always do. For official taxis, ask the driver before you get in to avoid surprises.
• 🕐 What are their operating hours? → Both services operate 24 hours a day, every day.
• 📦 Can I bring large suitcases? → Yes. In the apps, you can select a larger vehicle (e.g., UberXL) if you are traveling with a lot of luggage or in a group.

⚠️ Critical Points: The Passenger Alert Manual

1. The Official Taxi Scam: From €40 to €100

🗣️ User Experience: This is the most serious and recurring complaint. Taxi drivers at the official stand who do not turn on the meter, manipulate it, or simply quote an exorbitant final price (up to €100 for a 25-minute ride). Some refuse to accept cards at the end of the trip, forcing cash payment.

Strategy: Before getting in, ask the driver if they accept credit cards and if they will use the meter. If they refuse either, wait for the next taxi in line. Never accept a verbal fixed price; always insist on using the meter.

2. The Uber Walk: The Hidden Cost of Saving

🗣️ User Experience: The pickup point for ride-sharing services (Uber/Bolt) is intentionally located far from the terminal. This forces travelers into a long and sometimes confusing walk through corridors and outdoors, which is very inconvenient with heavy luggage, children, or if it's raining.

Strategy: If you are traveling light, the savings from Uber (almost 50%) are worth it. If you have a lot of luggage or reduced mobility, the smartest option is neither the taxi nor Uber, but the train, whose station is directly underneath the terminal.