Amsterdam is a cyclist’s paradise. Therefore, we highly recommend booking a bike rental in Amsterdam. You can easily navigate most parts of the city on two wheels. Or you could join a guided bike tour in the city of Amsterdam or to the surrounding countryside and charming nearby villages.

However, when it comes to cycling from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam, there’s a minor hiccup. Presently, there is no bike rental at the airport. As it stands, the sole option for cycling from the airport to the city is bringing your own bike on the plane.

The bike ride from the airport to the city center takes approximately one hour. The first part of the route is on quiet, dedicated and signposted bike lanes. After a while you will have to choose between two bike lanes, one going to the south and one going to the west of Amsterdam. Once you reach the city borders, you will have to mingle with all the other traffic.

Make sure to brace yourself for some classic Dutch headwinds, occasional rain showers and a fair share of traffic lights. And last but not least, beware of bicycle theft, a serious problem in Amsterdam. It’s advisable to store your bike indoors when not in use. If kept outdoors, ensure you double-lock (or even better: triple-lock) it with high quality locks and have comprehensive theft insurance.