Schiphol Airport Car Rental
Quick summary: Schiphol Airport car rental is the main option for travelers starting a road trip in the Netherlands. Rental desks are in the arrivals area, so follow the signs and your booking instructions. Schiphol is around 20 km south-west of central Amsterdam, about 20 minutes by the A4 and A10 in normal traffic, and close to Keukenhof, Haarlem and the coast.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Desks | Arrivals area; follow signs |
| To Amsterdam | Around 20 minutes via the A4 and A10 |
| To Keukenhof | Around 25 to 30 minutes |
| To Haarlem | Around 20 minutes |
| City parking | Use Park and Ride |
| Tours | Keukenhof tulip tours |
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How do you drive into Amsterdam?
Take the A4 north, then the A10 ring road, and exit toward your area of the city. Traffic can be heavy, and cyclists are everywhere once you leave the ring road.
Where should you park in Amsterdam?
At a Park and Ride on the city’s edge, then take public transport in. Central parking is scarce and expensive.
Where can you drive from Schiphol?
| Destination | Tours |
|---|---|
| Keukenhof | Keukenhof tulip tours |
| Zaanse Schans | Zaanse Schans tours |
| Volendam and Marken | Volendam and Marken tours |
| Giethoorn | Giethoorn tours |
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Frequently Asked Questions
In the arrivals area; follow signs and your booking instructions.
Around 20 km, about 20 minutes in normal traffic.
Around 25 to 30 minutes by car.
It’s best to use Park and Ride.