Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to the city using Uber?
Sep 4, 2014, 10:56 am
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Also, as of a few weeks ago UBER-POP is now available in Amsterdam. This is the low cost service. Usually just a "small" Volkswagen or equivalent. As low as 20€ +/- from the airport.
I've yet to use UBER-POP from Schiphol, but I have used it within Amsterdam once (had to transport my Jura Cappuccino machine home from repair, and my coordination does not allow me to carry a heavy machine and bike at the same time). Fare was very reasonable (for Amsterdam) for a short trip, €6 total.
Sep 4, 2014, 1:31 pm
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AMS to the Nieuwmarkt area was €45. Nieuwmarkt to Ron Gastrobar was €20 and return was €23. Not sure why the difference in price because the return trip seemed to be quicker & more direct than the trip to the restaurant. Regardless, the service was excellent for all of our trips. I think the longest that we had to wait for a car to show up was 6-7 minutes. Shortest was 1 minute.
Sep 4, 2014, 1:34 pm
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AMS to the Nieuwmarkt area was €45. Nieuwmarkt to Ron Gastrobar was €20 and return was €23. Not sure why the difference in price because the return trip seemed to be quicker & more direct than the trip to the restaurant. Regardless, the service was excellent for all of our trips. I think the longest that we had to wait for a car to show up was 6-7 minutes. Shortest was 1 minute.
I seldom take Uber or taxis within Amsterdam because bike/tram/bus are usually equally convenient.
Sep 4, 2014, 3:01 pm
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Ron was great! We shared 5 of the small plates plus dessert. I'd definitely go back there. We had one of our best ever gin & tonics at Ron. The gin and the tonic they use is fabulous. Also, since I'm into dark chocolate, I went to Puccini Bomboni. Enjoyed that too.
Sep 5, 2014, 12:32 am
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For those curious, the link to the restaurant in Amsterdam Oud-Zuid :
Ron Gastrobar
Ron Blaauw is a very famous Dutch chef, a few details :
In 1999, he started his own restaurant Ron Blaauw in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel. In 2004 and 2005 he was awarded one Michelin star for his cooking there. From 2006 to present he was awarded two stars each year by the Michelin Guide.
After a long and strict procedure, Blaauw was appointed SVH-meesterkok in June 2010.
In 2011, Blaauw moved his restaurant to Amsterdam. At the old location he created a new bistro-type fish restaurant with the name Ron's Vis van de Dag (Eng.: Ron's Fish of the Day).
On 27 March 2013, Ron Blaauw announced that he would close his eponymous restaurant on 30 March and open Ron Gastrobar on the same location on 4 April
After a long and strict procedure, Blaauw was appointed SVH-meesterkok in June 2010.
In 2011, Blaauw moved his restaurant to Amsterdam. At the old location he created a new bistro-type fish restaurant with the name Ron's Vis van de Dag (Eng.: Ron's Fish of the Day).
On 27 March 2013, Ron Blaauw announced that he would close his eponymous restaurant on 30 March and open Ron Gastrobar on the same location on 4 April
May 12, 2015, 8:43 am
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Apologies for bumping an old thread.
Family of 5 visiting AMS this summer and considering Uber for the airport to city transits. We won't have a lot of luggage (a few bags). It doesn't look like there are large enough Uber vehicles in AMS to transport the whole family so we may need to use the train. Do I understand this correctly?
Thanks in advance!
Family of 5 visiting AMS this summer and considering Uber for the airport to city transits. We won't have a lot of luggage (a few bags). It doesn't look like there are large enough Uber vehicles in AMS to transport the whole family so we may need to use the train. Do I understand this correctly?
Thanks in advance!
May 12, 2015, 8:49 am
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Apologies for bumping an old thread.
Family of 5 visiting AMS this summer and considering Uber for the airport to city transits. We won't have a lot of luggage (a few bags). It doesn't look like there are large enough Uber vehicles in AMS to transport the whole family so we may need to use the train. Do I understand this correctly?
Thanks in advance!
Family of 5 visiting AMS this summer and considering Uber for the airport to city transits. We won't have a lot of luggage (a few bags). It doesn't look like there are large enough Uber vehicles in AMS to transport the whole family so we may need to use the train. Do I understand this correctly?
Thanks in advance!
There is a taxi-stand which has "mini-van" taxis outside of Schiphol. There is seldom much of a wait.
Otherwise, the train (or bus, depending on which hotel you are going to) works well.
I have had friends fit as many as 8 in a (regular) taxi/UBER; but I am friends with a LOT of crazy people.
May 13, 2015, 8:57 am
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Maximum of 4 passengers (3 back, 1 front) in an UBER Luxury (legally and comfortably).
There is a taxi-stand which has "mini-van" taxis outside of Schiphol. There is seldom much of a wait.
Otherwise, the train (or bus, depending on which hotel you are going to) works well.
I have had friends fit as many as 8 in a (regular) taxi/UBER; but I am friends with a LOT of crazy people.
There is a taxi-stand which has "mini-van" taxis outside of Schiphol. There is seldom much of a wait.
Otherwise, the train (or bus, depending on which hotel you are going to) works well.
I have had friends fit as many as 8 in a (regular) taxi/UBER; but I am friends with a LOT of crazy people.
Thanks for the info. I'll probably stick with the mini van taxi since it's the family.
May 13, 2015, 9:52 am
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I am happy to PM the number for a (taxi) reliable service that you could make an appointment with for pick-up. (You would be able to contact them via WhatsApp.) But, personally, it is probably easier to just "grab a cab" at the airport taxi line.
Sep 4, 2015, 1:51 pm
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For the benefit of anyone looking up this thread
DO NOT use the services of regular taxi drivers who may come up to you outside the airport. They're a rip off (and drive crap cars) even though they have a meter and driver badge, etc.
Pre-arranged luxury ride should be 50-55 euros to main center.
Pre-arranged luxury ride should be 50-55 euros to main center.
Sep 23, 2015, 7:16 am
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Im looking for a cheap way to get from Schiphol to the Steigenberger Airport Hotel Schiphol at 1am. The free bus no longer runs at that hour, and taxis appear to be as much as 20 euros one way. Any ideas?
Sep 23, 2015, 7:25 am
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edit to add :
Fare quote : 1118 CP TO 1117 CE (pretty sure that is your hotel)
uberPOP € 8-11
uberX € 13-17
UberBLACK € 19-24
UberLUX € 24-30
uberX € 13-17
UberBLACK € 19-24
UberLUX € 24-30
Last edited by baccarat_king; Sep 23, 2015 at 7:31 am
Sep 23, 2015, 8:52 am
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I'm personally NOT a fan of POP, but when someone asks for a "cheap" non-public transport solution (in Amsterdam) that is one alternative. The other alternative is to say, ride a bike or that there is none.
My "gut" tells me that since POP continues to operate and has not been shut down; the risks are limited. I would also say, that now that there is UberX as an option.. if one was concerned (worried) I would advise them to choose the slightly more expensive UberX service.