When is The Hague's Royal Christmas Fair 2026, and how do I make a day of it?
The Royal Christmas Fair fills the Lange Voorhout, The Hague's tree-lined avenue, from Thursday, December 3, to Wednesday, December 23, 2026, daily from 12:00 to 21:00, with free entry. The Mauritshuis, home of Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring, is a short walk away. The Hague is about 62 km from Amsterdam, 57 minutes by car on a clear road, so the fair fits in a relaxed day.
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With a driver by the hour: prices per vehicle
| Option | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Class, The Hague day from 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, The Hague day from Amsterdam | €80 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · V-Class, EQV · up to 7 passengers, 7 bags |
| First Class, The Hague day from 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 |
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.
A day in The Hague
| Time | Plan |
|---|---|
| 10:00 | Pickup in Amsterdam |
| About 11:00 | The Mauritshuis |
| 12:30 | Lunch near the Plein |
| 13:30 | The Royal Christmas Fair |
| 15:30 | Scheveningen beach before sunset |
| About 17:30 | Back in Amsterdam |
A day of 6 hours: €390 in Business Class, €480 in Van Class, €600 in First Class.
Related questions
Is the fair open at weekends?
Yes, every day from December 3 to 23.
Can I go after work?
Yes; it stays open until 21:00.
Is it easy for older travelers?
The Lange Voorhout is a level, tree-lined avenue, and cafes are close by.
Sources
- Royal Christmas Fair, The Hague (checked October 20, 2026)
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