United Kingdom

Scotland Taxi Fare Calculator 2025

Official Scotland Taxi rates (valid today): Start your ride for £ 4.90, plus £ 1.70 per kilometer. Click below to calculate your fare

How is a taxi fare
calculated in Scotland

Several factors impact the taxi fare in Scotland

Taxi fare (2025)

Base fee (day)
4.9GBP
Price per KM
1.7 GBP
Waiting time per hour
28.8GBP
Taxi rate calculation example

Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to Scotland city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 13.4 GBP.

Cities in Scotland

Scotland taxi fare - FAQ

How much is a taxi in Scotland?
A 5km ride in Scotland costs about 13.4 GBP. Enter your route to get a more accurate price. In general the price is affected by several factors including the route length and the driver’s waiting time.
How do I order a taxi in Scotland?
You can stop a taxi on the street in Scotland or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app in Scotland as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.
What other ways are there to get around in Scotland?
if you can’t find a taxi Scotland or the price is too high you can always take a bus, rent a scooter, a bicycle or a car. Walking is also a great option if it’s a short distance and the weather suits.
How do I calculate the taxi fare in Scotland?
Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.com. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Scotland taxi fares and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Scotland.
What’s the price of Taxi in Scotland per KM?
The starting price of a taxi in Scotland is 4.9 GBP. Each KM is then priced at 1.7 GBP. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 28.8 GBP per hour.

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