Trusted by Edinburgh
for over 100 years.
Whether you're booking through our app, by phone or online, every journey is backed by over 100 years of experience and Edinburgh's largest licensed black taxi fleet.
Licensed Black Taxis
Every City Cabs vehicle and driver is licensed by the City of Edinburgh Council.
120,000+ App Users
Trusted by more than 120,000 people across Edinburgh.
Serving Edinburgh Since 1925
Over a century of reliable taxi journeys throughout Edinburgh.
Book Across 50+ UK Cities
One app. One account. Book locally or in more than 50 UK cities.
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport?
After collecting your luggage, simply make your way to the Pickup & Dropoff Zone on the ground floor of the multi-storey car park.
It is only a short walk from the terminal and you can track your City Cabs driver live through the app.
Include your flight number when booking and we'll monitor your arrival, ensuring your driver is ready if your flight is early or delayed.
Book Airport Pickup
Flying from Edinburgh Airport?
Whether you're travelling for business, heading on holiday or catching an early morning flight, City Cabs makes getting to Edinburgh Airport simple.
Book instantly through the City Cabs App, online or by phone. Track your driver live, pay securely and arrive relaxed, with Edinburgh's licensed black taxis available 24 hours a day.
Book Your Airport TaxiEvery journey. Every passenger. Every occasion.
Whether you're travelling across Edinburgh, catching a flight, heading to a meeting or bringing the whole family, City Cabs has a licensed vehicle to suit your journey.
Black Taxi
Edinburgh's iconic licensed black taxi. Spacious, comfortable and driven by experienced local drivers who know the city inside out.
6 Seat Taxi
Ideal for families, airport transfers and groups travelling together with extra luggage.
Eco Taxi
Choose one of our electric or plug-in hybrid taxis and enjoy a quieter, more environmentally conscious journey.
Wheelchair Accessible
Purpose-built accessible taxis with professional licensed drivers trained to provide safe and comfortable assistance.
Pet Friendly
Travelling with your pet? Select a pet-friendly taxi so your companion is welcome from the start.
Official licensed taxi fares.
No surge pricing.
Every City Cabs journey uses the official City of Edinburgh Council taxi meter. Unlike many ride-hailing and airport private hire services, demand never increases your fare.
- Official City of Edinburgh Council taxi meter
- No surge pricing during busy periods
- Pay by Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or Cash
CITY CABS APP
Book Edinburgh's licensed
black taxis
in seconds.
Trusted by over 110,000 people, the City Cabs App lets you book instantly, track your driver live and pay securely.
Whether you're travelling across Edinburgh or booking in 50+ UK cities, everything happens from one app.
- Book instantly or schedule ahead
- Track your driver live
- Secure in-app payments
- Book across 50+ UK cities
- Licensed Edinburgh black taxis
- Available 24/7
Meet & Greet
Prefer a personal welcome? Your driver can meet you inside the terminal, assist with your luggage and escort you directly to your City Cabs vehicle.
Available by advance booking.
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