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, each additional 188m, £0.25.
- Tariff 2 (6 am Saturday - 6 am Monday): Initial time, £3.10, each additional 188m, £0.25.
- Tariff 3 (Monday – Friday 6 am – 6 pm during Christmas and New Year): Initial time, £3.10, each additional 188m, £0.35.
- Tariff 4 (6 am Saturday - 6 am Monday during Christmas and New Year): Initial time, £4.10, each additional 188m, £0.45.
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): 20p per passenger.
- Call out charge: 80p
- Airport pickup: 80p
- Payment by credit or debit card: increase of 5%
Examples
A normal journey in the city centre will cost between £4 and £7. A taxi from the airport to the centre will cost between £20 and £25.
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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