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Edinburgh Taxis
Taxis in Edinburgh are very similar to those in London; spacious, comfortable and elegant. The famous black cabs can take up to five passengers besides the driver.
Rates
- Tariff 1 (Monday – Friday 6 am – 6 pm): Initial time, £ 2.10 (US$ 2.60), each additional 188m, £ 0.25 (US$ 0.30).
- Tariff 2 (6 am Saturday - 6 am Monday): Initial time, £ 3.10 (US$ 3.90), each additional 188m, £ 0.25 (US$ 0.30).
- Tariff 3 (Monday – Friday 6 am – 6 pm during Christmas and New Year): Initial time, £ 3.10 (US$ 3.90), each additional 188m, £ 0.35 (US$ 0.40).
- Tariff 4 (6 am Saturday - 6 am Monday during Christmas and New Year): Initial time, £ 4.10 (US$ 5.10), each additional 188m, £ 0.45 (US$ 0.60).
The initial time includes 105 seconds of waiting time and the first 527m. From 2031m, there is an additional every 217m instead of 188m.
Extra payments
- If there are more than two passengers (over 5 years old): £ 0.20 (US$ 0.20) per passenger.
- Call out charge: £ 0.80 (US$ 1)
- Airport pickup: £ 0.80 (US$ 1)
- Payment by credit or debit card: increase of 5%
Examples
A normal journey in the city centre will cost between £ 4 (US$ 5) and £ 7 (US$ 8.70). A taxi from the airport to the centre will cost between £ 20 (US$ 24.90) and £ 25 (US$ 31.20).
Taxi company numbers
In Edinburgh, there are several taxi companies. Here are three cab companies and their phone numbers:
- Central Taxis: 0131 229 2468.
- Lida Taxi: 0131 339 1399.
- E&I Taxis: 0131 554 6775.


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