How Much Does a 10 km Taxi Ride Cost
Do you want to know how much a 10-kilometer taxi ride costs in Amsterdam?
The short answer:
🚕 With a taximeter: €41 – €45
💻 With a fixed price via our website: €32
Below, we show exactly how this amount is calculated, based on the official government maximum taxi rates.
Official Taxi Rates 2026 (Dutch Government)
Taxi services in the Netherlands operate under legally established maximum rates. These are determined annually by the government.
For 2026, the maximum rates for a standard passenger car (up to 4 passengers) are:
Starting fare: €4.31
Distance rate: €3.17 per kilometer
Time rate: €0.52 per minute
These rates are set by the Dutch government and published on the official website of the Rijksoverheid (Government of the Netherlands).
👉 View the official Dutch government taxi rates here
Important: These are maximum rates. Drivers are allowed to charge less, but not more.
Calculation Example: 10 km Taxi in Amsterdam
Let’s take a realistic route:
Amsterdam Central Station (1012 AB) → Tapijtschelp, Diemen (1112 DW)
Distance: ± 10 km
Travel time: approximately 15–20 minutes
Step 1 – Distance Costs
10 km × €3.17 = €31.70
Step 2 – Starting Fare
€4.31
Step 3 – Time Costs
Average travel time: 18 minutes
18 × €0.52 = €9.36
Total Taximeter Price
Distance costs: €31.70
Starting fare: €4.31
Time costs: €9.36
Total = €45.37
With lighter traffic (15 minutes):
Distance costs: €31.70
Starting fare: €4.31
Time costs: €7.80
Total = €43.81
👉 A 10 km taxi ride in Amsterdam typically costs between €41 and €45 when using the taximeter.
How Much Does a 10 km Taxi Cost via Our Website?
For the exact same ride, you pay:
€32 fixed price
This means:
No time charges during traffic
No surprises
No surge pricing
The price is known in advance
On average, you save €10 to €13 on a 10 km ride.
Why This Price Comparison Is Fair
We compare our fixed price with the official maximum taxi rates set by the Dutch government.
No estimates. No marketing numbers.
Just a calculation based on current legislation.
That makes the comparison transparent and verifiable.
Summary: How Much Does a 10 km Taxi Ride Cost?
Taximeter (maximum 2026 rate): €41 – €45
Our fixed price: €32
So, a 10-kilometer taxi ride in Amsterdam usually costs well above €40 when using the meter.
Via our website, you pay a fixed €32.