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It is very easy to get one of Edinburgh's black taxis as they can be hailed in the street, ordered on the phone (extra 80p charge) or picked up at one of the many central ranks. There are also many private taxi companies that can be booked directly on their online websites or even through their mobile applications.
Some taxis in Edinburgh now accept card payments. To find out if they do, you can look for a sign on the taxi's window or you can simply ask your driver. Tipping in Edinburgh is not a requirement, and is not very frequent, however, you can always round up the final price.
Various taxi apps work in Edinburgh. Consider using the Uber app to book Local Cab and enjoy upfront price estimates, on-demand requesting and trips with a fully licensed private-hire vehicle driver on every trip.
Booking and operationThe rank is operated by Capital Cars, who provide both black cabs and private hires. You can make a booking ahead of time or when you arrive at the rank,. A booking will be taken when using a private hire to ensure compliance with the City of Edinburgh Council's licensing rules.
Once there, you can hop on the city's tram system or explore the city via bus or black cabs, which can be found on high streets (main thoroughfares) and other points of interests throughout town. Edinburgh's intimate size makes walking the best way to get around.
Taxis can be booked by phone, text, online or via booking app and fares can be paid by cash, contactless payment (including Apple Pay), credit card or account. Glasgow Taxis Ltd has passenger safety at the forefront of its service: all drivers have been vetted by Police Scotland and licensed by Glasgow City Council.
Pre-book your pick-up on arrival and we'll have a taxi waiting for you when you're ready. We monitor your flight from our 24/7 control centre and dispatch a vehicle to you so it's ready and waiting before you are.
Ride in an iconic black cabAmong the many taxi cab operators in Edinburgh are City Cabs, Capital Automobiles, and Central Taxi cabs with dozens of taxi stands spread throughout the city. Even so, you'd be able to hail a black cab rolling down the street when there's no rank around.