This page lists 5 taxi and private hire operators that publish their own contact details and state that they serve Edinburgh Airport. 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 serving Edinburgh Airport
Capital Cars
Capital Cars is named on Edinburgh Airport's own website as the official taxi company; its rank is in the East Terminus, a short walk from arrivals (exit via the plaza and follow the taxi signs), and a booking – online in advance or at the rank on arrival – is required.
- Phone: 0131 777 7777
- Website: capitalcarsscotland.co.uk
- Booking app: iPhone · Android
- Address: Taxi rank, East Terminus, Edinburgh Airport
- Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours
- Payment stated: cash, cards
City Cabs
City Cabs is a co-operative of licensed Edinburgh black cabs that offers pre-booked Edinburgh Airport pick-ups from the Pickup & Dropoff Zone on the ground floor of the multi-storey car park, with flight monitoring when a flight number is given.
- Phone: 0131 228 1211
- Website: citycabs.co.uk
- Booking app: iPhone · Android
- Address: 1 Atholl Place, Edinburgh, EH3 8HP
- Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours
- Payment stated: cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, cash
- Also stated: wheelchair-accessible vehicles
Central Taxis
Central Taxis states it runs Edinburgh's largest black cab fleet (over 465 taxis) around the clock and offers pre-booked airport pick-ups with flight monitoring from its 24/7 control centre, plus a meet-and-greet option.
- Phone: 0131 229 2468
- Website: taxis-edinburgh.co.uk
- Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours
Bluebird Private Hire
Bluebird describes itself as a family-owned private hire business operating out of South Edinburgh, available 24 hours, 7 days a week, with an 'Airport Pickup' service for journeys to and from the airport.
- Phone: 0131 621 6666
- Website: bluebirdprivatehiretaxis.co.uk
- Address: 15 Newtoft Street, Gilmerton, Edinburgh, EH17 8RG
- Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours
Uber
Uber has a dedicated Edinburgh Airport (EDI) page on uber.com for requesting rides or reserving them up to 90 days ahead.
- Booking: through the app only
- Website: uber.com
Licensing and fares
Taxis and private hire vehicles serving Edinburgh Airport are licensed by City of Edinburgh 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
Uber has a page for Edinburgh Airport on its website, so rides can be requested through the app. We have not tested how many drivers are available, so keep a local firm’s number as well.