Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Taxi from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh, fare, estimate & time

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A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities. The estimated fare to Edinburgh is £19-£31. The official taxi rank is just outside arrivals, don't go with anyone offering a ride inside the terminal.

Edinburgh Airport is about 11 km west of Edinburgh from Edinburgh.

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Not just the centre

From Edinburgh Airport to other towns

Glasgow · 56 km, ~78 min · £88-£140

Estimates based on distance and the local tariff. Booking ahead is usually cheaper.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

How much is a taxi from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh?

Roughly £19-£31 at the local tariff. Many airports run a flat fare to zones, ask at the taxi desk first.

Can I get Uber / Bolt from Edinburgh Airport?

A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities.

Taxi or a pre-booked transfer?

A taxi is cheaper for a short ride and one or two people. A pre-booked transfer is worth it for a late arrival, heavy bags, kids, or when you don't want to haggle, the price is fixed upfront.

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Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Distances & fares: distance calc + local tariff · Official airport site: https://www.edinburghairport.com

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