Dutch taxis are expensive, which makes this comparison a bit different from other countries. Here's the honest breakdown.
Price comparison
| Destination | Taxi | Transfer | |---|---|---| | Eindhoven center | 25-35 EUR | 25-38 EUR | | High Tech Campus | 20-28 EUR | 22-32 EUR | | Veldhoven | 28-38 EUR | 30-40 EUR | | Tilburg | 60-80 EUR | 55-70 EUR | | Den Bosch | 60-80 EUR | 55-70 EUR | | Amsterdam | 200-250 EUR | 150-200 EUR |
For short rides to Eindhoven center, they're almost identical in price. For longer distances, transfers are often cheaper because of fixed pricing vs. the high Dutch per-km meter rate.
When the taxi wins
- Quick hop to the city — walk out, get in, go. At 25-35 EUR, it's not worth pre-booking for most solo travelers
- Spontaneous plans — no need to commit in advance
- Very short rides — to hotels near the airport or High Tech Campus
When the transfer wins
- Going beyond Eindhoven — for Tilburg, Den Bosch, Maastricht, or Amsterdam, the fixed price beats the meter
- Groups — a minivan for 4-6 at 38-55 EUR is much better than a taxi that charges 2.40 EUR/km per trip
- Families — child seats available on request
- Budget Ryanair travelers — if you flew budget, a fixed-price transfer lets you control costs
- Late arrivals — guaranteed car at a small airport
The real question: do you even need a car?
Bus 401 costs 4-5 EUR and takes 25 minutes to Eindhoven Station. For the 8 km trip, the bus is perfectly adequate for most travelers. You'd choose a taxi or transfer when:
- You have heavy luggage
- You're going to a specific address not near the station
- You're traveling with children
- It's late at night
- You're heading to another city and want door-to-door service
Ride-hailing apps
Uber works in Eindhoven and prices are typically slightly cheaper than regular taxis. Worth checking the app for a quote. Bolt also operates here.
Our honest take
For Eindhoven city: the bus is king at 5 EUR. If you need a car, a transfer has a slight edge over taxis because Dutch taxi meters run fast and the fixed price removes surprises. For trips beyond Eindhoven, always pre-book — the savings compound with distance.