Since 2001 the
laws governing taxis in Amsterdam have relaxed somewhat and it is
now possible to hail a taxi on the street. Taxis are easily identified
as they have signs on their roofs and blue licence plates. All taxis
are metered and start with a flat rate (around 3.00 Euro), then
cost 1.80 Euro per kilometre. If you are unable to hail a taxi on
the street then there are many taxi ranks, for example outside Centraal
Station, the bus station at the junction of Kinkerstraat and Marnixstraat,
Rembrandtplein and Leidseplein.
If hailing a cab from the street or rank, select your taxi carefully
and remember in Amsterdam you are not obliged to take the first
taxi in the line at the rank.
You can also call a cab from Taxicentrale Amsterdam, the 24 hour
taxi switchboard 020 6777 777, a taxi will arrive almost immediately
(though be prepared to wait if it is raining on a Friday or Saturday
evening as the line is often busy, but there's a telephone queueing
system).
Wheelchairs will only fit in taxis if folded. If you're in a wheelchair,
phone the car transport service for wheelchair users on +31 (0)20
6333943 (generally open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday). You'll need
to book your journey one or two days in advance.
You can also take water taxis in Amsterdam and it is better to book
in advance.
Water Taxi
Centrale Stationsplein 8
Phone: +31 (0)20 622 2181
Open 8am-midnight daily.
Credit AmEx, MC, V (accepted only prior to boarding)
Useful
Links
Taxi
Amsterdam Online
Schiphol
Taxi & Limousine Transfers
Taxi and limousine company that provides airport transfers from
Schiphol Airport Amsterdam. Online Information about transportation
from Schiphol Airport.
