Can I bring my guide dog in a car in the Netherlands, and what do I need?
Yes. Dutch government guidance lists public transport and taxis among the places an assistance dog may go with its owner, and says the dog can only be barred from a vehicle if it would be unsafe; in 2014 the government moved to make taxis accept guide dogs by law, after drivers had turned them away. Coming from the US, the dog needs the same entry paperwork as any dog: a microchip, a rabies shot at least 21 days before the trip, and an EU health certificate signed off by USDA APHIS. When you book, mention the dog in the notes so the chauffeur arrives with the right space; a Van gives a large dog room to lie down.
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Prices per vehicle
| Option | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Schiphol to any Amsterdam address is a fixed price per car, with meet and greet inside the arrivals hall and the first 60 minutes of waiting free. 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.
What is included in the price
- Flight tracking from the moment you book: an early or late landing moves the pickup, at no extra cost
- Your chauffeur inside the arrivals hall your flight feeds into, holding an iPad sign with your name (or a company name, or no name)
- A message or call from the chauffeur around landing, so you find each other quickly
- Luggage carried from the hall to the car, which waits in the Privium section at the front of P1, a covered walk of about two minutes
- The first 60 minutes of waiting at Schiphol
- Water and phone chargers (iOS and Android) in the car; English-speaking chauffeur and 24/7 dispatch
What to put in the notes
| Detail | Why |
|---|---|
| Size of the dog | Business Class footwell or a Van |
| Where it rides, on the floor or beside you | So the chauffeur can plan the space |
| A relief stop after landing | Long flights; the first 60 minutes of waiting are free |
| Your preferred side for getting in | Curb side or road side |
Rights and paperwork, in short
- Access: assistance dogs may enter shops, many indoor spaces, public transport and taxis.
- Entry from outside the EU: microchip first, rabies vaccination, EU health certificate within its validity window.
- Different rules apply when transiting through the Netherlands; check before you book a connection.
Related questions
Can the chauffeur help guide me to the car?
Yes; the walk from the arrivals hall to the car is about two minutes, under cover, at your pace.
What if a street taxi refuses us?
Point to the rule calmly; the government page suggests explaining that refusal is not allowed.
Does the dog need its own ticket?
No; mention it in the notes, and dispatch confirms the fixed price before you pay.
Sources
- Government.nl: can I take my assistance dog with me everywhere I go? (checked October 31, 2026)
- DutchNews: taxis to be required by law to accept guide dogs (checked October 31, 2026)
- NVWA: travelling from third countries with a cat or dog (checked October 31, 2026)
Book it, or ask dispatch first
Book online in a few minutes (no account, no app), or send your flight number and address on WhatsApp and dispatch replies in English, 24 hours a day.