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Practical, up-to-date guides for getting to and from Edinburgh Airport, written by local drivers.
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How to book your Edinburgh Airport transfer: the complete guide
Everything about booking an Edinburgh Airport transfer or taxi: when to book, what details to give, ways to book, confirmation, changes, cancellations and busy seasons.
Complete guideEdinburgh Airport taxi fares 2026: the complete price guide
Edinburgh Airport taxi fares explained: metered rank fares, the 2026 council tariff, airport charges, fixed transfer prices, extra charges and how to pay less.
Complete guideEdinburgh Airport transfer services and vehicles: the full guide
Every transfer service and vehicle from Edinburgh Airport: saloons, estates, people carriers, minibuses and executive cars, plus city transfers, tours, golf, weddings and students.
Complete guideMeet and greet at Edinburgh Airport: how it works, step by step
How meet and greet works at Edinburgh Airport: your driver in arrivals with a name board, flight tracking, free waiting, WhatsApp updates, delays and families.
Complete guideTaxi transfers from Edinburgh Airport to popular destinations
Taxi and private transfers from Edinburgh Airport to the city centre, Glasgow, St Andrews, Dundee, Stirling, the Highlands and ski resorts: times, prices and travel guides.
Complete guideCorporate and business travel from Edinburgh Airport: the complete guide
Business travel from Edinburgh Airport: corporate transfers for staff and clients, executive cars, booking for colleagues, meetings and events, and business accounts.
Complete guideTaxi vs public transport from Edinburgh Airport: which is best for you?
Taxi or public transport from Edinburgh Airport? Tram, Airlink 100, Citylink coaches and trains compared with taxis and private transfers on cost, time, luggage and late flights.
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Halloween in Edinburgh 2026: what’s on and how to get there and back
Halloween 2026 falls on Saturday 31 October.
EventsEdinburgh Christmas light trails 2026: dates, tickets and getting there
Edinburgh has two big Christmas light trails in 2026.
Day tripsChristmas markets near Edinburgh 2026: the best day trips
Beyond Edinburgh's own market (14 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027), the easiest Christmas market day trips are Glasgow (St Enoch from 6 Nov, Glasgow Green from 20 Nov, about 1 hour away), Perth (20–22 Nov, about 1 hour) and Blair Castle's Christmas Fair (20–22 Nov).
WinterSkiing in Scotland from Edinburgh: the 5 ski resorts and how to get there
Scotland has five ski resorts, usually open from December to early April when there is snow.
WinterSki holidays from Edinburgh Airport 2026/27: routes, ski bags and getting to the airport
For winter 2026/27, Jet2 flies from Edinburgh to six ski gateways: Geneva, Chambéry, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Turin and, from 26 December 2026, Verona.
BookingAirport transfer booking checklist: the details your driver needs
When you book an airport transfer, give your flight number, the date and landing time, the number of passengers, how many large and small bags you have, any child seats needed, the full pickup or drop-off address with postcode, and a mobile number that works abroad.
BookingHow to book an airport transfer for someone else
You can book and pay for an airport transfer for a parent, a student, a wedding guest or a business client.
PricesAirport transfer extra charges explained: what is included and what is not
An RTransfer airport transfer has a fixed price that includes meet and greet, flight tracking and 60 minutes’ free waiting after landing (15 minutes for hotel and home pickups).
Meet & greetFlight delayed or cancelled? What happens to your airport transfer
If your flight is delayed or lands early, you do not need to do anything: we track your flight and your driver arrives for the real landing time, with 60 minutes’ free waiting from touchdown.
VehiclesSkis, golf bags or a pram? Choosing the right car for your airport transfer
Bulky items need the right vehicle.
BookingPrivate hire vs taxi at Edinburgh Airport: what is the difference?
In Scotland, a licensed taxi (often a black cab) can be hailed or taken from a rank, and in Edinburgh it charges a council-set meter fare.
BookingLanded without a booking? Getting a last-minute taxi at Edinburgh Airport
If you land at Edinburgh Airport without a booking, the quickest option is the official taxi rank at the East Terminus, a short walk across the plaza, which runs 24 hours with metered fares plus an airport charge.
BookingHow to check your taxi or private hire driver is licensed in Edinburgh
Before you get into a taxi or private hire car in Edinburgh, check three things: the car shows council licence plates; a private hire car has "Pre-booked hires only" door signs and was booked by you; and the driver knows your name and destination without being told.
VehiclesWheelchair-accessible taxis and transport from Edinburgh Airport
RTransfer has access to one or two wheelchair-accessible vehicles for Edinburgh Airport transfers, bookable with at least 72 hours’ notice.
PricesLate-night arrivals at Edinburgh Airport: how to get to your hotel
If you land late at Edinburgh Airport, note that the last tram leaves at about 22:52.
PricesTipping taxi and airport transfer drivers in Scotland: what is normal?
Tipping taxi and private hire drivers in Scotland is not required, but it is customary to tip around 10% of the fare, or to round up, if you are happy with the service.
Meet & greetLeft something in a taxi or airport transfer? What to do
If you leave something in an RTransfer car, message us on WhatsApp or call +44 7463 212661 as soon as you notice, with your booking details.
Meet & greetEdinburgh Airport transfers for families: child seats, prams and stress-free arrivals
For families flying into Edinburgh, a pre-booked transfer means a driver waiting in arrivals, free child seats fitted for your children’s ages, room for prams and luggage, and a fixed price per car.
DestinationsEdinburgh Airport to the Highlands: drive times and private transfers
From Edinburgh Airport, Pitlochry is about 1½ hours by car, Aviemore and Fort William about 2¾ to 3 hours, Inverness about 3¼ hours and Portree on Skye about 5 hours.
BusinessConference and event transfers: Edinburgh Airport to the EICC
The EICC (Edinburgh International Conference Centre) at 150 Morrison Street is about 6 miles from Edinburgh Airport, roughly 20 minutes by car without heavy traffic.
ComparisonUber vs a pre-booked transfer at Edinburgh Airport: which is better?
Uber operates at Edinburgh Airport with UberX and UberXL (Uber says taxis are not available through the app for airport rides).
ComparisonCar hire or airport transfer in Edinburgh: which makes more sense?
If you are staying in Edinburgh, a transfer is usually better than car hire: the city is compact and walkable, parking is limited and costly, and you will not need a car.
VehiclesGuide dogs, assistance dogs and pets in our airport transfers
Guide dogs and other assistance dogs always travel with their owner in RTransfer cars, at no extra charge: we will never refuse them, and it is part of our licensing obligations.
PricesPaying for your airport transfer: card, cash or invoice
You can pay for an RTransfer airport transfer in three ways: by card online when you book, by card in the car, or in cash to your driver.
VehiclesElectric and hybrid airport transfers in Edinburgh
Part of the RTransfer fleet is electric or hybrid: fully electric Tesla, MG and Volkswagen SUV models, and Hyundai Ioniq hybrids.
StudentsHow to get from Edinburgh Airport to St Andrews
St Andrews is around 50 miles from Edinburgh Airport.
PricesHow much is a taxi from Edinburgh Airport?
A metered taxi from the Edinburgh Airport rank to the city centre usually costs £20 to £40, depending on the time of day and traffic, plus an airport pick-up charge.
GuideEdinburgh Airport to the city centre: tram, bus, taxi or private transfer?
Edinburgh Airport is about 8 miles west of the city centre.
GuideEdinburgh Airport to Glasgow: every way to travel, compared
Glasgow is about 45 miles from Edinburgh Airport.
GuideWhere to meet your driver at Edinburgh Airport
With an RTransfer meet & greet, your driver waits in the arrivals hall holding a name board and messages you on WhatsApp when you land.
StudentsEdinburgh Airport to Dundee and Stirling: a student arrival guide
Dundee is about 60 miles from Edinburgh Airport, roughly an hour by car or 80 to 90 minutes by direct coach.
ToursWhisky distilleries near Edinburgh you can visit in a day
Edinburgh has two distilleries in the city, Holyrood and the Port of Leith.
NewsletterEdinburgh's Christmas and Hogmanay 2026: dates and how to get here from the airport
Edinburgh's Christmas markets open in East Princes Street Gardens on Saturday 14 November 2026 and run until Sunday 3 January 2027, closed on Christmas Day.
NewsletterFlying home for Christmas? 7 Edinburgh Airport winter travel tips
December is one of the busiest months at Edinburgh Airport.
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