Due to the rather “biting” prices, it is advisable for tourists to use a taxi in Amsterdam exclusively for short trips around the city (there are both private cabs and licensed companies).
Taxi services in Amsterdam
It is not customary to stop cars on the streets of Amsterdam. You can find a free cab at specialized parking lots (there are about 50 of them in the city) - they are located in places of constant gathering of people, at the airport, near the station squares. Still, the ideal solution is to order a taxi by contacting the administrator of the hotel where you are staying for rest. In this case, you will be served a car rather quickly, but if you need it on weekends or in the evening, it is better to place an order in advance.
Or you can call “Taxi Centrale Amsterdam” (there are more than 1200 cars in the fleet of this taxi company, and the fares here are fixed) at 020 777 7777 (if you wish, you can place an order for a taxi by visiting the official website www.tcataxi.nl and filling out the corresponding online form there).
Bicycle taxi in Amsterdam
To use the services of Bike Taxi (this is a bicycle to which a carriage is attached to the back or front for transporting 1-2 passengers), you need to go for it to the tourist areas of the city, but if you wish, such a taxi can pick you up at the hotel. The average cost of a three-minute trip is 1 euro (discounts are available for children). If you wish, you can negotiate with the bicycle taxi driver, and he will lead you on a city tour.
Water taxi in Amsterdam
You can place an order for a water taxi (orders for boats accommodating 2-4 people are accepted) by contacting VIP Water Taxi (phone: 020 535 63 63). On average, a 30-minute ride costs 10 euros per passenger.
Taxi cost in Amsterdam
Familiarization with the current tariffs will help you find out how much a taxi costs in Amsterdam:
- boarding costs passengers 3, 5-4 euros, and each km traveled - 2-3 euros;
- waiting will cost 0, 35 euros / 1 minute;
- as a rule, there is no additional charge for luggage and taxi calls.
Tourists should be aware that there is no division between day and night fares in Amsterdam taxis.
Taxi services in the city are not cheap: for example, you will be asked to pay 15 euros for travel within the historic center, and a trip from the airport to the city center will cost 45-50 euros.
It is worth noting that upon arrival at the airport, it is recommended to use a taxi service that has blue signs: the rates in such cars are slightly cheaper - you will be asked to pay 2.30 euros for boarding, and 1.55 euros for each km. Important: Amsterdam taxi drivers have the right to calculate the fare at different rates (each taxi company has its own rates), so it makes sense to negotiate the amount of travel before setting off.
Amsterdam is full of narrow streets and many canals: despite the fact that getting around by car is not always practical, a local taxi will always help you out if necessary.
