This page lists 3 taxi and private hire operators that publish their own contact details and state that they serve Kirkwall. Each entry was checked against the operator’s own website or official page on 19 September 2026. We have not taken test rides and the order is not a quality ranking.

Taxi operators in Kirkwall

Craigies Taxis Ltd

Craigies Taxis states it was established in 1965 and is Orkney's largest taxi company, covering the Orkney Mainland and linked South Isles with cars and 9-seat minibuses, plus tours and courier services.

Orkney Cabs

Orkney Cabs operates saloon and estate cars, 8-passenger minibuses and a wheelchair accessible vehicle from Kirkwall, offering airport and ferry transfers, tours, contract and courier work.

  • Phone: 01856 875000
  • Website: orkneycabs.com
  • Address: 39 Junction Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1AG
  • Also stated: wheelchair-accessible vehicles

Scapa Taxis & Orkney Taxis

Scapa Taxis & Orkney Taxis is a family run Kirkwall business offering taxi service anywhere on the Orkney mainland, ferry and airport transfers and tours, with a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

  • Phone: 01856 603603
  • Official page: facebook.com
  • Address: 64 Liberator Drive, Kirkwall, KW15 1ZU
  • Hours: not a 24-hour service — check times before a late or early journey
  • Also stated: wheelchair-accessible vehicles

Licensing and fares in Kirkwall

Taxis and private hire vehicles in Kirkwall are licensed by Orkney Islands Council. A listing on this page is not proof of a current licence: check the plate on the vehicle and the driver’s badge before you travel.

Uber and ride-hailing apps in Kirkwall

Uber’s own list of the places it serves in Great Britain does not include Kirkwall or Orkney (checked September 2026), so plan on using a local firm.