Taxi. A taxi can be a good option for passengers staying near the airport or for a large group. The black taxis (cabs) in Edinburgh accept up to 5 passengers and the price to the city centre is between £ 25 ( US$ 30.80) and £ 40 ( US$ 49.30).
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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.
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.
Just a 20 minute drive from the city centre, and with easy access to some of Scotland's major motorways, Edinburgh Airport is easily accessible by taxi. If you're arriving at the airport, find a taxi or a private hire vehicle in our East Terminus facility located just across the plaza from the main terminal.
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.
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.
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.
Fares: Single journey adult tickets start at 1.80 pounds. DAYtickets, which allow unlimited rides on Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams, can be also be purchased for 4.50 pounds (2.20 for kids between the ages of 5 and 15).
With tens of thousands of passengers passing through the airport each day we can be busy at peak hours but we'll be working to get you away as quickly as we can. But – and this is *really* important – don't come too early.
Edinburgh's intimate size makes walking the best way to get around. Plus, many of the top attractions are huddled close together in New Town and Old Town. When you want to explore the farther-flung neighborhoods, you can rely on Edinburgh's efficient bus or tram system.
There is a direct tram service that runs from Edinburgh airport to the city centre during the day time. There's also a shuttle bus between Edinburgh and the airport that operates 24 hours a day.
How long should you spend in Edinburgh? Two days in Edinburgh is the ideal amount of time to see the main city highlights. If you want a more relaxed visit, that includes a few museums or specialty tours, then I would recommend at least three days or more.