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Official Schiphol parking costs up to €54/day. Off-site from €8/day. We found a way to park for ~€6. Every option compared.
Official, off-site, and the P+R alternative — one map.
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| Option | Type | Per Day | 7-Day Cost | To Terminal | Pre-book? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 P+R Sloterdijk + Train | P+R + Transit | ~€6 total | ~€6 total | 8 min train | N/A |
| Schiphol Smart Parking | Off-site Shuttle | €8 | €56 | 10 min shuttle | Yes 15% |
| Parking Schiphol Zuid | Off-site Shuttle | €9 | €63 | 15 min shuttle | Yes 10% |
| Quick Parking Schiphol | Off-site Shuttle | €11 | €77 | 12 min shuttle | Yes |
| P5 Holiday Parking | Official | €23 | €161 | Shuttle | Yes 20% |
| P3 Long Stay | Official | €29 | €203 | Free shuttle | Yes 15% |
| P1 Short Stay | Official | €54 | €378 | 2 min walk | Limited |
| P7 Valet | Official Valet | €69 | €483 | Terminal drop | No |
Step 1: Drive to P+R Sloterdijk (easy from A10). Park in the covered garage for €1/24hr (max 96 hours).
Step 2: Walk 2 minutes to Sloterdijk station. Direct train to Schiphol — 1 stop, 5 minutes. Return ticket ~€5.
Total: ~€6 whether you're gone 1 day or 4 days. Compare to €54/day at P1.
Trips over 4 days: P+R max is 96 hours. For longer holidays, off-site shuttle at €8-9/day is best. 7-day trip: €56-63 — still 85% cheaper than official.
Use the free waiting area (Aankomstweg). Kiss & Ride at Schiphol Plaza is free for 15 minutes.
The village right next to the airport that most travellers don't know about.
Badhoevedorp is a small village literally 3km from Schiphol's terminal — closer than most official car parks. Travellers who know about it park on paid residential streets (€1.30-1.60/hr, free evenings and Sundays) and catch bus 300 directly to the terminal in about 8 minutes.
Bus 300 (Leiden–Schiphol–Hoofddorp line) stops in Badhoevedorp and runs directly to Schiphol Arrivals/Departures. Runs every 10-15 min. Takes 8 minutes, costs ~€2.50 single on OV-chipkaart.
Hoofdweg and Sloterweg have paid street parking at €1.30-1.60/hr. Free from 18:00 and all day Sunday. Check the blue-and-white parking signs carefully — some side streets are permit-only (vergunninghouders).
Perfect for 1-4 night trips. For a weekend away, total cost is under €15. Longer trips: use the P+R Sloterdijk method or an off-site shuttle. Can't book in advance — just turn up and park.
Pre-booking saves 15-20%. Prices rise near departure. Off-site fills up in school holidays.
Sloterdijk→Schiphol: 5 min by train. Shuttles: 10-15 min + wait. Train is cheaper AND faster.
P1 and P3 have EV charging. Some off-site lots too. Charge while you fly.
How to pay €6/day instead of €54. The step-by-step P+R Sloterdijk method.
P+R Sloterdijk + 5-minute train = €6/day instead of €54. Step-by-step guide with what you need, what it costs, and the one catch you should know about.
Read the full guide →If you're flying through Schiphol and need euros or multi-currency spending — don't use your regular bank card.
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