City Cabs Edinburgh Ltd – Edinburgh Taxi & Airport Transfers

Choose City Cabs Edinburgh Ltd for reliable Edinburgh Taxi & Airport Transfers. Book online in under a minute, receive instant confirmation, and preview our fleet through photos and galeries before you ride. Our friendly drivers arrive on time, and you can reach us by phone 24/7 for last-minute changes.

Across Edinburgh and surrounding towns, we operate a 24/7 dispatch hub. In central areas, our verified drivers typically arrive within 8-12 minutes after booking; in suburbs, plan for 12-20 minutes during peak hours. Our fleet includes 60+ vehicles, with a growing share of hybrids and EVs to reduce emissions.

Edinburgh Airport transfers are straightforward with City Cabs. We offer fixed-price options from city addresses, plus meter-based rides when you prefer. You’ll get a signed name board on arrival and luggage assistance for up to two suitcases. For business travellers, we can add a meet-and-greet option and child seats on request.

To simplify long trips or group travel, use our online booking to set flight details and passenger counts. Our transparent pricing shows all charges before you confirm, with no hidden extras. You can pay by card or mobile wallets, and our support team confirms bookings within minutes.

Before you travel, check the photos page and galeries to pick a vehicle that suits your needs–compact for solo trips or spacious for families. Our team prioritizes punctuality and a clean, comfortable ride every time, with clear receipts for expense tracking.

Booking process: online reservation, phone booking, and confirmation steps

Book online reservation now to secure a car for festivals in Edinburgh. Start by selecting pickup in the ville and setting date, time, and passenger count in our secure form. Upload photos of IDs if you want quicker verification. For travellers exploring skye, vallée, or écossaise venues, the tool suggests trajets and transfers. If you arrived by train, pick a station-side pickup to stay punctual, then head to your destination.

Online reservation steps are clear: open the tool, choose cars or voitures, enter pickup location, date, and time, and specify how many passengers. Add contact details and any notes for arrivals or flight numbers. If you need transfers or tickets for events, select those options and attach details such as flight or train numbers to help the driver plan. The system shows the price and, if needed, d’autres options. You can pay securely and receive a digital confirmation with a reference. If you need help, peut a live agent guide you.

Phone booking offers personal help: call our Edinburgh team to secure a car when you need immediate availability or special arrangements for international delegations. We handle voyageurs from galles and other regions; we confirm language preferences, pickup points (airport, hotel, or ville), and any visa or travel document notes (visas, nationaux). If you need us to trouve an alternative pickup, we can adjust. For curiouser travellers, we provide status updates and quick confirmations over the phone.

Confirmation steps: after payment, you receive an email and/or SMS with a reference code, pickup details, driver name, and car model. You can view and download tickets, links to maps, and the contact number. If plans change, use the confirmation link to modify or cancel within the allowed window. If your flight arrived late or early, notify us so the driver can adjust.

Airport transfers: meet-and-greet, baggage help, and flight tracking

Choose this meet-and-greet option for a smooth arrival at Edinburgh Airport; a driver will greet you in the arrivals hall with a name sign, then guide you to your car and assist with baggage. This service keeps you moving, with trained staff who handle bags and oversized luggage and ensure a quick, tidy handover. It’s a brilliant start to your travel in the royaume-uni. If your flight arrived late, our team will adapt to the new timing.

We provide hands-on baggage help: loading, securing, and delivering bags to the boot, plus assistance for mobility devices or prams. For delegations or groups arriving with several suitcases, we can organise a caravane of vehicles to move as a unit and reach hotels, appartements, and icentres across the royaume-uni, dautres locations included.

Flight tracking uses real-time data from major carriers, so the driver can adjust to delays, gate changes, or early arrivals. You receive updates via your phone, and the driver meets you at the correct point with a clear sign; there is none of the guesswork. Since we connect with dundee and dautres icentres, we can coordinate transfers for multiple arrivals in one session.

Sign up for our newsletter to receive a discount on your next booking and stay informed about new services and partner offers. The meet-and-greet, baggage help, and flight-tracking framework suits both corporate delegations and individual travellers; we serve commun icentres across the royaume-uni and can tailor transfers to nearby appartements, hotels, or serviced accommodations. Along the route past musées and monolithes, City Cabs Edinburgh Ltd provides a reliable, friendly transfer with a dedicated partner.

Fleet and accessibility: vehicle types, child seats, and wheelchair access

City Cabs Edinburgh Ltd, Edinburgh Taxi & Airport Transfers, operates environ 120 vehicles across Edinburgh and the surrounding region to handle everyday demand, including weekends. The fleet includes 4 wheelchair-accessible vans, 6 minibuses, 60 standard cars, and 20 executive cars to cover every travel style and group size. Airport transferts are coordinated through the same booking system for consistency.

Vehicle types span sedans, estates, SUVs, and MPVs. Three main lines serve different needs: standard cars for quick city trips; largest vans for groups of trois; and premium options for corporate travel. We can tailor vehicles to your needs, with dautres options available for longer runs.

Child seats are ISOFIX-enabled in all family cars, with forward- and rear-facing options. For this, specify the child’s age and weight at booking. Additional seats can be acheter as needed, and dautres boosters are available. Our team ensures correct installation and checks before every transfer, so safety starts when you step dehors the door.

Wheelchair-accessible vans feature ramps, wide doors, secure tie-downs, and adjustable seating. To guarantee availability for airport transferts, book at least 24 hours in advance. If you require stops at magasins or dehors locations, add notes to your booking. Our coverage includes écosse, with routes to hébrides and, when needed, galles or londres, ensuring access to major destinations and scenic paysages across the scottish regions.

For écotourisme or glamping getaways, choose a vehicle with ample luggage space and easy entry. Tariffs vary by time, with discount options for nationaux travelers and frequent users. On weekends and journée bookings, we adjust routes to minimize delays and maximize comfort, especially for scottish getaways. We plan routes through paysages and near musées, with stops at magasins or along sentiers for scenic drives. If you travel to londres, hébrides, or galles, we can arrange multi-vehicle transfers for efficiency. The team member william will assist you during the booking and on arrival.

Pricing and payment: fare breakdown, surcharges, and accepted payment methods

Use the calculateur on our site to verify tariffs before you book; if your party arrived, the calculator can adjust estimates immediately to reflect any changes in pickup time or route.

Fare breakdown

• Base fare (flag drop): £3.50
• Distance rate: £2.20 per mile for standard classes; minivans incur a +5% bump
• Minimum fare: £6.50
• Airport pickup surcharge: £3.50
• Waiting time: £0.50 per minute after the first 2 minutes
• Luggage handling: £1.50 per bag (two bags included in the base fare)
• Tolls and road charges: charged at cost
• Peak-hour surcharge: +15% (07:00–10:00 and 16:00–19:00)
• Night surcharge: +25% (22:00–06:00)

Surcharges explained

• Distance within lothians and surrounding areas remains the core driver of price; beyond 20 miles, the calculator applies a small mileage supplement per mile
• Glamping and group trips often use minivans; these carry a modest premium due to space and comfort, described in the fare breakdown
• Surge pricing mirrors real-time demand, ensuring reliability during peak periods

Transfers and tariffs

• City Centre to Edinburgh Airport transfers: £25 flat
• Leith and New Town routes within Edinburgh: £28 flat
• Longer transfers to towns in the lothians or outlying areas: base fare plus mileage, with a small regional surcharge where applicable
• International or cross-border arrangements (for requested, tailored plans): quoted on request; some corporate clients (including collaborators in canada) use these options for multi-leg itineraries
• Tariffs (tariffs) are designed to be transparent; a single itemised receipt lists each charge except tolls, which reflect actual costs

Vehicle classes and photos

• Standard cars provide efficient city transfers with a comfortable ride
• Minivans accommodate families or groups up to seven passengers with luggage; apply the +5% class adjustment
• Photos of our fleet are available on the site to help you choose the right class for your needs
• Deferred bookings or nested itineraries (dune routes along the coast) can be arranged via the calculateur for accurate estimates
• lîle and l’Écosse references appear in our service notes to help travellers understand regional coverage

Payments and methods

• Cash and all major credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro)
• Contactless payments and mobile wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay)
• Corporate accounts with online invoicing and e-receipts; standard payment terms apply
• Receipts are emailed or available in the customer portal; tous les tarifs et charges sont clairement listed
• istönçtar tariffs and adjustments are reviewed regularly; the source (источник) of price changes is published for transparency

Additional notes

• For trips to coastal destinations or auberges near dune areas, the tariff remains clear and competitive; we provide a straight breakdown rather than vague estimates
• To stay informed, review the tariffs proposed (proposés) and select the option that best fits your schedule and budget
• If you need a quick quote for a stay in Scotland (lécosse) or a multi-stop itinerary, the calculateur helps you map the journey and stay within your budget; séjourner in comfort without surprises

Service coverage: Edinburgh routes, city center vs. suburbs, and reliability metrics

Choose City Cabs Edinburgh Ltd for comprehensive coverage across Edinburgh routes, from the city center to the suburbs, with clear reliability metrics you can trust. Bookings respond immediately, and dispatch occurs within minutes to keep your plans on track.

In the city center, we prioritize high-density routes along princes Street, the Royal Mile, and surrounding streets, achieving dispatch times of 6–8 minutes on average during peak hours. Suburbs such as Leith, Corstorphine, and Musselburgh edges stay within 12–15 minutes on most requests, depending on traffic.

We provide photos of arriving vehicles and driver details in the app, so you can verify the car and the driver before the ride. The client may select an option to route through popular tourist corridors and include stops at auberges, chambres, and parcs, even during busy periods around festivals. For airport transfers, choose the plane option with escale points to ensure a smooth handoff. You can also plan a lune-lit night trip after an écotourisme excursion, ensuite for a relaxed return home.

Our calculateur fare estimator shows the expected cost before you confirm, and the ensuite booking flow keeps everything organized for the client. Drivers are écossaise and trained for reliable service; we provide transport across national routes and nationaux destinations as needed, including dédimbourg-area pickups, with a wide option set to fit glamping getaways or town-center meetings.

Area	Coverage	Avg wait (min)	On-time
City center (town core)	95%	6–8	97%
Suburbs	88%	12–15	94%</</td>
Edinburgh Airport transfers	90%	8–12	96%
Rural routes: vallée and beyond	70%	18–22	89%