What's on at RAI Amsterdam in November and December 2026, and which days are busiest?
The first week of November is the busiest. PAN Amsterdam runs from November 1 to 8 while ISPO, the sports business show that has moved from Munich, holds its first Amsterdam edition from November 3 to 5 with more than 50,000 visitors expected, alongside TIDES Europe (November 3 to 5) and The International Running Expo (November 4 and 5). The Superyacht Forum and Metstrade follow from November 16 to 19, the Offshore Energy Exhibition and Conference on November 24 and 25, the World Bulk Wine Exhibition on November 30 and December 1, and Masters Expo from December 10 to 14. Horecava opens 2027 from January 11 to 14, and the RAI has its own train station, about 17 minutes from Schiphol by car on a clear road.
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Fixed rides and a driver by the hour: prices per vehicle
| Option | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Class, ride inside Amsterdam up to 10 km to or from the RAI | €50 | fixed at booking, detours included · E-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, BMW i5, BMW 5 Series · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
| Van Class, ride inside Amsterdam up to 10 km to or from the RAI | €70 | fixed at booking, detours included · V-Class, EQV · up to 7 passengers, 7 bags |
| First Class, ride inside Amsterdam up to 10 km to or from the RAI | €90 | fixed at booking, detours included · 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 |
| Business Class, for fair days at the RAI | €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 fair days at the RAI | €80 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · V-Class, EQV · up to 7 passengers, 7 bags |
| First Class, for fair days at the RAI | €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 |
Rides inside Amsterdam up to 10 km have a fixed price per car (€50 in Business Class); a detour around closures does not change it. Longer rides are priced per kilometer and shown before you book. Schiphol to any Amsterdam address is a fixed price per car, with meet and greet inside the arrivals hall. 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. 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.
The RAI calendar
| Date (2026) | Event | For | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 1 to Sun Nov 8 | PAN Amsterdam: art, antiques, design | Public, with tickets | PAN Amsterdam 2026 |
| Tue Nov 3 to Thu Nov 5 | ISPO, first edition in Amsterdam | Sports trade | ISPO 2026 |
| Tue Nov 3 to Thu Nov 5 | TIDES Europe; OSI EU symposium on Fri Nov 6 | Pharma, biotech | TIDES Europe 2026 |
| Wed Nov 4 and Thu Nov 5 | The International Running Expo, Hall 12 | Running industry | ISPO 2026 |
| Mon Nov 16 and Tue Nov 17 | The Superyacht Forum | Superyacht industry | Superyacht Forum 2026 |
| Tue Nov 17 to Thu Nov 19 | Metstrade | Marine equipment trade | Metstrade 2026 |
| Tue Nov 24 and Wed Nov 25 | Offshore Energy Exhibition and Conference | Offshore energy | |
| Mon Nov 30 and Tue Dec 1 | World Bulk Wine Exhibition, Hall 5 | Wine and spirits trade | |
| Thu Dec 10 to Mon Dec 14 | Masters Expo, Elicium (Entrance D) | Public, with tickets | |
| Mon Jan 11 to Thu Jan 14, 2027 | Horecava | Hospitality trade |
Busy days and road works
| Dates | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Tue Nov 3 to Thu Nov 5 | ISPO, PAN, TIDES and the Running Expo at once: expect crowds at the drop-off and at Amsterdam RAI station around opening and closing time |
| Fri Nov 27 to Mon Nov 30 | The A10 West to A10 Zuid connection is closed; Rijkswaterstaat expects 10 to 30 minutes extra |
| Fri Dec 18 to Mon Dec 21 | The A10 Zuid towards the A4 (Schiphol, Rotterdam) is closed between the S109 on-ramp and the S108 exit, plus the A10 Noord to Oost and A10 Oost to Zuid connections; 10 to 30 minutes extra |
Getting to the RAI
| From | By car | Public transport |
|---|---|---|
| Schiphol | About 17 minutes | Sprinter to Amsterdam RAI station |
| Canal belt, Museum Quarter | About 15 minutes | Tram 4 or metro 52 to Europaplein |
| Zuidas | A short ride | Metro 50 or 51 |
A car cannot drive up to the hall entrances, so your driver lets you out at Lodge P7 and collects you there. Hotel to the RAI inside Amsterdam is fixed from €50 in Business Class; book a driver by the hour when the car should wait between the fair, meetings and dinner.
Related questions
Where do cars drop off at the RAI?
Lodge P7 is the drop-off point for every event; from there you walk to your hall. See RAI entrance drop-off.
Where should I stay?
See where to stay for the RAI, and book early for ISPO week.
Can you collect a team arriving on different flights?
Yes; see team arrivals on different flights.
Sources
- RAI: ISPO 2026 (checked October 20, 2026)
- RAI: ISPO moves to Amsterdam (checked October 20, 2026)
- RAI: The International Running Expo 2026 (checked October 20, 2026)
- TIDES Europe (checked October 20, 2026)
- PAN Amsterdam: visit (checked October 20, 2026)
- Ocean News: OEEC 2026 (checked October 20, 2026)
- World Bulk Wine Exhibition (checked October 20, 2026)
- Masters Expo: RAI parking (checked October 20, 2026)
- KHN: Horecava (Dutch) (checked October 20, 2026)
- Rijkswaterstaat: A10 planning (Dutch) (checked October 20, 2026)
- RAI Amsterdam, frequently asked questions (cloakroom, lockers, drop-off at Lodge P7, wheelchairs, travel times) (checked September 24, 2026)
- Wikipedia, Amsterdam RAI station: Sprinters from Hoofddorp via Schiphol, metro 50 and 51, tram (checked September 24, 2026)
- Metstrade, exhibition dates and opening hours (checked September 24, 2026)
- The Superyacht Forum, dates and venue (checked September 24, 2026)
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