When is a minibus the better choice?
A minibus (also called a people carrier) has room for 5 to 8 passengers plus luggage. This is ideal for:
- Families with children — nobody has to stay behind and all the toys come along
- Groups of friends — one trip, one price, enjoying the journey together
- Business teams — colleagues travelling together to a conference, trade fair or client visit
- Travellers with a lot of luggage — large suitcases, ski gear or sports equipment
- Older travellers or travellers with reduced mobility — easy to get into and spacious
For groups of 5+ people, a minibus is almost always cheaper than two separate taxis.
Good to know
A minibus from Haarlem to Schiphol costs €75 for 5–8 people; with 8 people that is less than €10 per person.
Minibus fares from popular towns
Below are the fixed fares for a minibus (5–8 people) to Amsterdam Schiphol:
- Haarlem → Schiphol: €75
- Heemstede → Schiphol: €75
- Hoofddorp → Schiphol: €72.50
- Zandvoort → Schiphol: €90
- Beverwijk → Schiphol: €90
- IJmuiden → Schiphol: €92.50
For comparison: two separate taxis from Haarlem cost 2 × €55 = €110. So the minibus saves you €35. And on the way back, everyone travels back together for the same price.
How much luggage fits in?
Our Mercedes V-Class offers room for:
- Up to 8 passengers in comfortable seats
- Up to 5 suitcases and 5 pieces of hand luggage in the luggage compartment
- Hand luggage and daypacks on the middle row
- Large items on request: ski bags, pushchairs, wheelchairs
Not sure whether your luggage will fit? Give us a quick call on +31 85 400 5400 — we are happy to advise you. For really large amounts of luggage, we can deploy a second vehicle if needed.
Advantages of a minibus over the alternatives
Versus two separate taxis:
Cheaper, the group stays together, one bill and one driver who knows the route.
Versus the train:
No hauling luggage up stairs and along platforms, no changes, a direct trip from door to terminal. With 6 people and suitcases, the train is a logistical nightmare.
Versus driving and parking:
A week of long-stay parking at P3 costs around €95–€140 if booked online, and around €196 without a booking. That is about as much as the minibus there and back (€150), or even more.
How do you book a minibus to Schiphol?
Booking is easy:
1. Go to our booking page
2. Enter your pick-up address and destination
3. Select 5–8 people — the system automatically chooses the minibus
4. Enter your flight number and preferred pick-up time
5. You will immediately receive a confirmation email
Or call us on +31 85 400 5400 — available 24/7. We will reserve the minibus for you straight away.
Tips for group trips to Schiphol
- Book well in advance — minibuses have limited availability, especially in high season
- Agree who the coordinator is — one person who handles communication with the driver
- Give the correct addresses — if the group is being picked up from several addresses, let us know in advance
- Plan the pick-up time for everyone — allow 15 minutes extra if you have several addresses
- Check in online — saves queuing at the airport
- Leave early if you have a lot of luggage — loading and unloading at the terminal takes time
