When should you choose a group transfer?
A group transfer is ideal when:
- You are travelling with 3 or more people (family, friends, colleagues)
- You have a lot of luggage (large suitcases, golf bag, ski equipment)
- Everyone lives at the same address or close to one another
- You do not want to wait for the train or coordinate several taxis
- You have an early flight when public transport is not running
For groups of 5 to 8 people, a minibus is the most logical choice — one vehicle, one price, one driver.
Good to know
An AMS Taxi Schiphol minibus has room for 5 to 8 people plus generous luggage space for all the suitcases. No roof rack or luggage trailer needed.
Cost comparison: group transfer vs. the alternatives
Say you are travelling with 6 people from Haarlem to Schiphol.
Option 1 — AMS Taxi Schiphol minibus:
€55 for 1–4 people (car) or €75 for 5–8 people (minibus)
Total price: €75 for the whole group (minibus)
Option 2 — Two separate taxis:
2 × €55 = €110 in total
Option 3 — Train from Haarlem:
6 × about €8 (single, 2nd class) = about €48 — but without pick-up at home, with lots of luggage and, early in the morning, few trains and often a change
Option 4 — Your own cars (2 cars):
Fuel + 2 × parking at P3 for 7 days (around €95–€140 per car online) = around €200–€300
Conclusion: the train is the cheapest, but it does not take you door to door, you carry your own luggage and early in the morning it is awkward. For a group of 5–8 people, the minibus is cheaper than two separate taxis or two cars of your own, and the most comfortable option.
Good to know
With 6 people, the minibus from Haarlem costs €12.50 per person, and you are picked up at home.
How much luggage fits in a minibus?
An AMS Taxi Schiphol minibus has enough luggage space for a group of 5 to 8 people with normal travel luggage. Allowing for:
- 6–8 large suitcases (trolley size)
- Hand luggage and backpacks (taken with you in the cabin)
- Pushchairs or special luggage on request
Do you have extra-large or unusual luggage — ski equipment, a golf bag, a surfboard? Mention it when you book, and we can schedule a suitable vehicle.
Tips for a smooth group transfer
A group transfer runs most smoothly if you keep the following in mind:
1. Book early — especially in busy periods (summer holidays, Christmas), availability is limited
2. Give one contact person — so the driver has a single point of contact
3. Give the flight number — we follow your flight live on arrival
4. Tell us how much luggage you have — so we schedule the right vehicle
5. Choose a central pick-up location — are you picking up at several addresses in the same street? Mention it when you book
6. Allow plenty of time — with a large group, getting in always takes a little longer
Group trips for business teams
Are you travelling to Schiphol with a team of colleagues for a business trip or conference? AMS Taxi Schiphol also offers business group trips. Your team is picked up professionally and on time, the trip is invoiced in your company's name, and you receive a clear VAT breakdown.
For companies that transport groups regularly, we offer monthly contracts. Get in touch via info@amstaxischiphol.nl or call +31 85 400 5400.
Good to know
AMS Taxi Schiphol also provides group transfers to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, Eindhoven Airport and Brussels Zaventem. Ask for the price for your specific route and group size.
How do you book a group transfer?
Booking is easy:
1. Go to our online booking form
2. Select the number of people (car = 1–4, minibus = 5–8)
3. Enter your address and flight number
4. Choose the date and pick-up time
5. You will immediately receive a confirmation email
Or call us on +31 85 400 5400 — day and night, seven days a week. We will help you choose the best option for your group size and route.
