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5 of the best · Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Taxis, Driving and Parking in Amsterdam

TCA taxis, parking and Park + Ride, the Louwman Museum’s historic cars in The Hague, and the Johan Cruijff ArenA.

Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Amsterdam.

  1. Book by phone or app

    TCA Taxi Centrale Amsterdam

    Amsterdam·Taxi company

    The city’s long-established taxi company, bookable around the clock.

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  2. Park outside, ride in

    Driving and parking in Amsterdam

    Amsterdam·Advice

    The old centre is not built for cars: park on the edge and ride in by public transport.

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Neighbourhood

Taxis 2

Getting a cab.

  1. Use official ranks

    Taxis in Amsterdam

    Amsterdam·Advice

    Take taxis from official ranks or book ahead, and agree the route before you set off.

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  2. Book by phone or app

    TCA Taxi Centrale Amsterdam

    Amsterdam·Taxi company

    The city’s long-established taxi company, bookable around the clock.

    Explore View on map

Driving and motoring 3

Parking, cars and stadiums.

  1. Park outside, ride in

    Driving and parking in Amsterdam

    Amsterdam·Advice

    The old centre is not built for cars: park on the edge and ride in by public transport.

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  2. Football and concerts

    Johan Cruijff ArenA

    Zuidoost·Stadium

    The stadium of Ajax and the national team, also used for big concerts; arrive by train or metro.

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  3. Day trip: the history of the automobile

    Louwman Museum

    The Hague·Motor museum

    A great collection of historic cars in The Hague, an hour from Amsterdam.

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