Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Car rental at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, compare prices & where to collect

Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

Most rental companies at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol are in the terminal or a few minutes away by shuttle. Booking ahead is almost always cheaper than the counter and locks in a car, especially in season.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is about 11 km southwest of Amsterdam from Amsterdam.

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Car rental from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, every provider

A car for Amsterdam with insurance, compare the rental companies.

Not just the centre

From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to other towns

Haarlem · 12 km, ~25 min · €26-€41
Utrecht · 34 km, ~48 min · €67-€106
The Hague · 41 km, ~57 min · €80-€127
Delft · 44 km, ~61 min · €86-€136
Rotterdam · 47 km, ~66 min · €91-€145

Estimates based on distance and the local tariff. Booking ahead is usually cheaper.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

Where do you collect the car at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol?

Desks are in the arrivals hall or a dedicated car park with a shuttle. After booking online you go to the company's desk with the voucher and your passport.

How much is a rental car at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol?

Price varies by season and car group. Compare every company below, the gap on the same car runs to tens of percent, and full insurance is usually the biggest difference.

Is there a one-way fee if you drop off elsewhere?

Yes, almost always, from €30 up, depending on distance. If your route is a loop, returning to the same airport avoids it.

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Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Distances & fares: distance calc + local tariff · Official airport site: https://www.schiphol.nl/en/

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