Where should I shop in Amsterdam on Black Friday 2026, and how do I get the VAT back?
Black Friday is Friday, November 27, 2026. Luxury brands cluster on the P.C. Hooftstraat, the big chains on the Kalverstraat, and independent boutiques in the Nine Streets. Non-EU residents get back the 21% Dutch VAT, less the refund company's fee, on at least €50 spent in one store on one day; since January 1, 2026 you validate the export at Schiphol in the free NL Customs VAT app, before you check your bags.
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Fixed rides and a driver by the hour: prices per vehicle
| Option | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Class, for a shopping day in Amsterdam | €65 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · E-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, BMW i5, BMW 5 Series · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
| Van Class, for a shopping day in Amsterdam | €80 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · V-Class, EQV · up to 7 passengers, 7 bags |
| First Class, for a shopping day in Amsterdam | €100 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · S-Class, EQS, EQS SUV, BMW i7 · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
| Business Class, Schiphol → any Amsterdam address | €90 | E-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, BMW i5, BMW 5 Series · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
| Van Class, Schiphol → any Amsterdam address | €125 | V-Class, EQV · up to 7 passengers, 7 bags |
| First Class, Schiphol → any Amsterdam address | €140 | S-Class, EQS, EQS SUV, BMW i7 · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
By the hour: minimum 2 hours, 40 km included per hour, and the day starts and ends in the same city. The driver waits between stops. Schiphol to any Amsterdam address is a fixed price per car, with meet and greet inside the arrivals hall. Prices are per car, not per person, with 9% Dutch VAT included, and the same day and night. During ADE week (pickups October 20 to 26, 2026) fixed ADE-week prices apply, shown before you book; promo codes cannot be used that week. Booked less than 12 hours before pickup: +10%. At an airport or an intercity station the first 60 minutes of waiting are free, elsewhere 15 minutes; after that waiting is charged per minute at the class's hourly rate (Business €65 an hour). Free cancellation up to 1 hour before pickup.
Where to shop
| Area | Style | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| P.C. Hooftstraat | Luxury brands | Near the Rijksmuseum |
| Kalverstraat | Chains and department stores | Pedestrian street, very busy on Black Friday |
| Nine Streets | Boutiques | Small shops along the canals |
VAT refund in four steps
- Ask the store for a tax-free form; bring your passport.
- At Schiphol, validate your purchases in the NL Customs VAT app before checking your bags.
- If the app does not work, go to the customs desk in Departure Hall 3, before security, open daily from 07:00 to 20:30.
- Collect the refund in cash at a refund desk in Departures 3, such as Planet's (daily 06:00 to 22:00), or on your card.
Shopping with a driver
Bags go into the car between streets; three hours cost €195 in Business Class. On your departure day, Amsterdam to Schiphol is a fixed €80; see whether a driver can help with the refund at Schiphol.
Related questions
What is the minimum spend?
€50 in one store on one day.
Can EU residents claim the VAT back?
No. The refund is for people who live outside the EU and take the goods with them.
How long do I have to leave the EU?
Until the end of the third month after the month of purchase.
Sources
- Planet, Tax Free shopping in the Netherlands: 21% VAT, €50 minimum on the same day in the same store, non-EU permanent residents, 3 months plus the issuing month, cash refund limit €1,000 (checked October 8, 2026)
- Dutch Customs (Douane), VAT refund for customers: digital registration mandatory since January 1, 2026; validation in the NL Customs VAT app or at the customs desk; leave the EU within 3 months after the month of purchase (checked October 8, 2026)
- Rijksappstore (Dutch government app store), NL Customs VAT (checked October 8, 2026)
- Planet, export validation points in the Netherlands: customs desk in Schiphol Departure Hall 3, before security, daily 7:00am to 8:30pm (checked October 8, 2026)
- Planet, refund locations in the Netherlands: Planet desk in Departures 3 near customs, daily 6:00am to 10:00pm (checked October 8, 2026)
- Amsterdam Tourism, tax-free shopping and VAT refund guide (2026) (checked October 8, 2026)
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