Amsterdam · Centraal Station
Stroller rental in Amsterdam, done properly.
Skip airline gate-check chaos. Rent a premium travel stroller from €16.95/day and pick it up at Amsterdam Centraal (IJ-side entrance) or the Schiphol Meeting Point — both under 5 minutes, both step-free.
Buy new: ~€349 · Rent from €16.95 / day · Most families rent 3–5 days.
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Amsterdam Centraal — exactly where to meet us
We meet at the IJ-side entrance of Amsterdam Centraal, on De Ruijterkade — the waterfront exit that faces Amsterdam-Noord and the free GVB ferries. Look for the covered bike-parking ramp; we wait right beside it. Coordinates: 52.3791° N, 4.9003° E.
Why the IJ-side rather than the busier Stationsplein? It's calmer, sheltered from rain, step-free from every platform via the central passage, and 90 seconds from the free ferry to Amsterdam-Noord.
The Amsterdam neighbourhoods you'll actually stroll
Museumplein & Vondelpark — 10-min tram (2 or 12) from Centraal. Wide asphalt paths, playgrounds, and the Rijksmuseum passage. Best for a first Amsterdam day with kids.
Jordaan & the 9 Streets — 15-min walk or tram 13/17. Charming but cobbled; the Explorer's larger front wheels handle it comfortably.
De Pijp & Sarphatipark — 12-min tram 24. Best café-and-park combo; wide pavements around the Albert Cuyp market.
Amsterdam-Noord (NDSM, EYE Filmmuseum) — free GVB ferry from behind Centraal, 4 min crossing, stroller welcome. The ferry deck has a dedicated stroller rail.
Oost & Oosterpark — 15-min tram 14. Zoo, botanical garden, huge playgrounds; the most stroller-friendly park after Vondelpark.
Getting around Amsterdam with a stroller — what actually works
Trams (GVB): lines 13, 14, 17, 19 and 24 are fully low-floor with stroller boarding at the middle doors. Lines 2 and 12 still run some older models with a small step — avoid at rush hour if you can.
Metro (M52 North–South line): every station is fully step-free with lifts. Fastest link between Centraal, Rokin, Vijzelgracht, De Pijp and Zuid.
Ferries: free, 24/7, five routes across the IJ. Stroller-friendly, no ticket needed.
Canal boats: most operators (Blue Boat, Stromma, Those Dam Boat Guys) welcome collapsed strollers on board; ask when booking.
Both pickup points, one booking
Booked with a Schiphol pickup but want to drop off at Centraal before your onward train? Just message us — swapping the return point is free as long as you tell us more than 4 hours ahead.
Or the reverse: pick up in the city, drop off at the airport on your way home. Same €16.95/day, same 5-minute handover.
Getting here
Arriving in Amsterdam with kids
Everything you need to plan a smooth pickup — where to meet us, where to park, and how long each leg really takes.
Pickup points
Amsterdam Centraal — IJ-side entrance (De Ruijterkade)
Waterfront exit facing Amsterdam-Noord, next to the covered bike-parking ramp. Sheltered, step-free from every platform. Coordinates 52.3791, 4.9003.
Schiphol Plaza — Meeting Point (Arrivals Hall 2/3)
Alternative pickup for arrivals: red-and-white pillar in Schiphol Plaza. 17 min by NS Intercity to Centraal.
No hotel or Airbnb delivery
We hand over only at the two points above. From Centraal, trams 2, 12, 13, 17 and 24 reach every central hotel in under 15 minutes.
Parking & drop-off
P+R Sloterdijk / Noord / Zeeburg / Olympisch Stadion
€1/day including return public transport for up to 5 people. Metro or ferry to Centraal in 8–15 min.
Q-Park Centraal Station (De Ruijterkade)
Directly under the IJ-side entrance — 90 seconds from our meeting spot. €5.50/hour, pre-book online for ~30% off.
No Kiss & Ride at Centraal
Amsterdam Centraal has no drop-off zone. Use the taxi rank on Prins Hendrikkade briefly, or send driver to a P+R and meet inside.
Typical timing
- Schiphol → Amsterdam Centraal (NS Intercity)
- 17 min
- Stroller handover at Centraal
- 5 min
- Centraal → Dam Square (walk)
- 10 min
- Centraal → Vondelpark (tram 2)
- 12 min
- Centraal → NDSM Amsterdam-Noord (ferry)
- 14 min
- Centraal → Artis Zoo (tram 14)
- 15 min
Local tips
- •Contactless bank card or phone works on every GVB tram, bus, metro and NS train — no OV-chipkaart needed for visitors.
- •Skip trams 2 and 12 during rush hour with a stroller; older models have a small boarding step. Trams 13, 14, 17, 19, 24 are fully low-floor.
- •Bridges over the canals are gentle inclines. The bumpiest streets are in the 9 Streets and Jordaan — the Explorer's bigger wheels make a real difference.
- •Free GVB ferries behind Centraal run 24/7 to Amsterdam-Noord. Great rainy-afternoon detour with kids: the deck ride itself is a mini-adventure.
Coverage
Central Amsterdam areas we serve daily
Amsterdam Centrum
0 min — pickup pointIJ-side entrance, De Ruijterkade
Step-free lifts on every platform.
Museumplein / Vondelpark
10 min by tramTram 2 or 12 from Centraal, low-floor
Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh, huge playgrounds.
Jordaan
15 min walkOr tram 13/17, step-free boarding
Cobbles — larger wheels help.
De Pijp
12 min by tramTram 24, low-floor stroller doors
Albert Cuyp market, Sarphatipark.
Amsterdam-Noord (NDSM, EYE)
8 min via free ferryGVB ferry behind Centraal, 24/7
No ticket needed, stroller rail on board.
Amsterdam Zuid / RAI
10 min by metroM52 North–South line, all lifts
Fastest route for business hotels.
Oost / Artis Zoo
15 min by tramTram 14, low-floor
Amsterdam's most stroller-friendly zoo.
Haarlem
20 min by NS SprinterDirect from Centraal, step-free
Day-trip escape from the crowds.
Frequently asked
Where can I rent a stroller in Amsterdam?+
Rent-a-Stroller hands over at two exact locations: the Meeting Point in Schiphol Plaza, and the IJ-side entrance of Amsterdam Centraal Station (De Ruijterkade). Both are step-free and take under 5 minutes.
How much does a stroller rental in Amsterdam cost?+
€16.95 per day for our Explorer travel stroller. The price is per day, every day, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup.
Where exactly is the Amsterdam Centraal pickup?+
Amsterdam Centraal, IJ-side entrance at De Ruijterkade — the waterfront exit facing Amsterdam-Noord and the free GVB ferries. Coordinates 52.3791° N, 4.9003° E, next to the covered bike-parking ramp.
Can I rent a cabin-approved stroller for my flight home?+
Yes — the Explorer folds to 55 × 40 × 20 cm, which meets cabin size for KLM, Lufthansa, BA, easyJet and most other carriers. Weight 7.8 kg.
Do you deliver to hotels or Airbnbs in Amsterdam?+
No. We keep prices low and handovers under 5 minutes by handing over only at Schiphol Plaza and Amsterdam Centraal. Trams 2, 12, 13, 17 and 24 reach every central hotel from Centraal in under 15 minutes.
How long from Schiphol to central Amsterdam with a stroller?+
17 minutes by NS Intercity to Amsterdam Centraal, plus 5 minutes for handover. All Schiphol trains and Centraal platforms are fully step-free with lifts on every platform.
Is Amsterdam Centraal stroller-accessible?+
Yes. Every platform at Amsterdam Centraal has step-free lift access, both the IJ-side (De Ruijterkade) and city-side (Stationsplein) exits have ramps, and all city trams stopping outside are low-floor.
Which Amsterdam neighbourhoods work best with a stroller?+
Museumplein, Vondelpark, De Pijp and Amsterdam-Noord (via free ferry) are the smoothest. The 9 Streets and Jordaan have cobbles — the Explorer's larger wheels handle them but expect a bumpier ride.
Where should I park if I'm driving into Amsterdam?+
Park at P+R Sloterdijk, Noord, Zeeburg or Olympisch Stadion for €1/day including return public transport for up to 5 people, then meet us at Centraal. Central garages like Q-Park Byzantium cost €5–7/hour.
Is pickup available on Sundays and public holidays?+
Yes — both Schiphol and Amsterdam Centraal handovers operate 06:00–23:00 every day of the year, including Kingsday, Christmas and New Year.
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