We're flying into Amsterdam with our dog. How do we get it and the crate to the hotel?
Sort the paperwork, then book a car sized for the crate. From the US, a dog or cat needs an ISO microchip implanted before or on the day of its rabies vaccination, a rabies shot given at least 21 days before travel, and an EU health certificate completed by a USDA-accredited vet and then signed off by USDA APHIS within the ten days before you leave; there is no quarantine when it is all in order. A pet that flies with you as checked baggage is collected in the oversized-items area of the baggage hall, and customs check the papers on the way out. Animals must be declared when you book and travel in a suitable closed carrier: a carrier fits Business Class, while a large crate needs the Van, €125 from Schiphol to Amsterdam, with the final price shown before you pay.
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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
Which car for which pet
| Pet and container | Car |
|---|---|
| Cat or small dog in a soft carrier | Business Class, on the floor or seat |
| Medium crate | Van |
| Large crate plus suitcases | Van; send the crate dimensions first |
| Two dogs | Van |
On landing
Allow time: the crate often arrives separately from your suitcases. The chauffeur's free waiting covers the first 60 minutes after landing and the flight is tracked, so a slow baggage hall costs nothing.
Related questions
What if our pet flies as cargo, not with us?
That is collected on the cargo side; see collecting a pet from Schiphol cargo.
Can we go straight on to a ferry or another country?
Yes, as a one-way quote; check the entry rules of the next country too.
Is there a relief area at Schiphol?
We couldn't find one Schiphol lists, so plan a short walk outside the terminal before the drive and bring bags.
Sources
- NVWA: travelling from third countries with a cat or dog (checked October 31, 2026)
- Netherlands Worldwide: taking a pet to the Netherlands (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.