Edinburgh Airport Taxi Fare Calculator 2026

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

Popular routes from Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport To Edinburgh Castle	25 GBP
Edinburgh Airport To Novotel Edinburgh Centre	28 GBP
Edinburgh Airport To Stirling	123 GBP

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How is a taxi fare
calculated in Edinburgh Airport

Several factors impact the taxi fare in Edinburgh Airport

Taxi fare (2026)

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 Edinburgh Airport 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.

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Edinburgh Airport taxi fare - FAQ

How much is a taxi in Edinburgh Airport?

A 5km ride in Edinburgh Airport 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 Edinburgh Airport?

You can stop a taxi on the street in Edinburgh Airport or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app in Edinburgh Airport as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.

What other ways are there to get around in Edinburgh Airport?

if you can’t find a taxi Edinburgh Airport 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 Edinburgh Airport?

Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.com. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Edinburgh Airport taxi fares and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Edinburgh Airport.

What’s the price of Taxi in Edinburgh Airport per KM?

The starting price of a taxi in Edinburgh Airport 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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