How Much Does an Edinburgh Airport Taxi Cost? 2026 Price Guide

How much a taxi from Edinburgh Airport costs depends on three things: where you're going, what kind of vehicle you need, and whether you take a metered cab from the rank or pre-book a fixed fare. This guide explains how airport taxi pricing works in Edinburgh, what pushes the price up, and how to get an accurate price before you land, so there's no guessing at the kerb.

Edinburgh Airport taxi prices by destination (2026)

These are our guide fares from Edinburgh Airport, per vehicle rather than per person. A saloon or standard MPV takes up to 4 passengers, a seven-seater MPV up to 6 and the van up to 8. Your exact fixed fare is shown on the booking page before you pay, and it includes meet and greet, flight tracking and 60 minutes of free waiting.

Destination	Saloon	Exec saloon	MPV	8-seat van
Edinburgh city centre	£40	£51	£52	£70
Leith	£40	£54	£52	£96
South Queensferry	£54	£81	£80	£107
Rosyth	£59	£84	£84	£122
Stirling	£100	£150	£127	£202
Glasgow city centre	£102	£143	£137	£194
Perth	£105	£173	£140	£263
St Andrews	£111	£130	£140	£194
Gleneagles	£115	£185	£147	£194
Dundee	£136	£178	£156	£223

Guide fares were checked in October 2026 and can change with dates and demand. A metered taxi from the rank to the city centre usually costs £25 to £40, so for one or two people with light bags the rank can be cheaper. For families, groups and longer trips, a fixed fare is usually the better deal.

Metered taxi or pre-booked car: what's the difference?

There are two ways to get a car from Edinburgh Airport.

The official taxi rank is outside the terminal. Fares are metered, which means the price depends on the distance, the time the journey takes and the time of day. Evening, night and public-holiday rates are higher than daytime rates. You won't know the exact fare until you arrive.

A pre-booked private hire car has a fixed price agreed before you travel. With Cabslink, the fare shown when you book is the fare you pay for that journey. Traffic on the city bypass, a slow route through roadworks or a delayed flight (within the free waiting time) don't change it.

	Taxi rank	Pre-booked (Cabslink)
Price	Metered, known at the end	Fixed, known before you travel
Waiting	Queue at the rank	Driver tracks your flight and waits
Meet and greet	No	Available, driver in arrivals with a name board
Vehicle choice	Whatever is next in the queue	Saloon, estate, MPV and van; minibus, wheelchair-accessible and electric on request
Best for	Short trips, light luggage, no queue	Families, groups, luggage, late arrivals, longer journeys

What changes the price of an Edinburgh Airport transfer?

1. Distance

The biggest factor. A trip into Edinburgh city centre, about 8 miles, is at the lower end. Journeys to St Andrews (about 48 miles), Glasgow (about 45 miles) or further north into the Highlands cost more. Each of our route pages shows a fixed price for that journey:

• Edinburgh Airport to St Andrews
• Edinburgh Airport to Gleneagles
• Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport

2. Vehicle size

A saloon for up to three passengers is the lowest-priced option. An estate car, MPV, eight-seater van or 16-seat minibus (on request) costs more per journey but often less per person. For a family of five with suitcases, one MPV is usually better value than two taxis.

3. Vehicle class

Executive and luxury saloons cost more than a standard saloon. They're popular for business travel and special occasions. Electric vehicles are available on request.

4. Extras

Extra stops, additional waiting time after the free period, and changes to the route on the day can add to the fare. Everything that's included is shown when you book, and our booking policy lists how extra waiting is charged.

5. Time of travel

Metered taxis charge more at night and on public holidays. A pre-booked Cabslink fare is fixed at the time of booking, so a 5am pick-up doesn't come with a surprise.

Is a pre-booked transfer cheaper than a taxi from the rank?

For a single short trip into the city centre in the daytime, the rank can be similar in price. The pre-booked option tends to work out better when:

• you're travelling late at night or very early in the morning
• you're going further than the city centre
• you're a group who would otherwise need two cabs
• you want to know the price before you fly, for example on a business expense
• your flight could be delayed and you don't want to queue at midnight

How to get the best price

1. Book early, especially for August (the Edinburgh Festival), golf weeks and school holidays.
2. Choose the right size of vehicle. Too small and you'll need two cars. Too big and you're paying for empty seats.
3. Book a return at the same time if you already know your departure date.
4. Share with your group. One van for eight people usually beats three taxis.
5. Give accurate details. The right flight number, passenger count and luggage mean no changes on the day.

What's included in a Cabslink airport fare

• Flight tracking on every airport pick-up
• 60 minutes of free waiting from the time your flight actually lands
• A professional, licensed driver
• The option of meet and greet in arrivals with a name board
• Free changes to time, route or vehicle up to 6 hours before pick-up
• Free cancellation more than 12 hours before pick-up

Want an exact price? Get your fixed Edinburgh Airport fare, or read our Edinburgh Airport transfer guide.