Edinburgh Taxis

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.