This page lists 7 taxi and private hire operators that publish their own contact details and state that they serve Edinburgh. Each entry was checked against the operator’s own website or official page on 23 September 2026. We have not taken test rides and the order is not a quality ranking.

Taxi operators in Edinburgh

City Cabs

City Cabs is a firm of licensed Edinburgh black taxis, with every driver and taxi licensed by the City of Edinburgh Council, taking bookings by phone, online and through its own app.

  • 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 is a co-operative of over 1,100 drivers that says it runs Edinburgh's biggest fleet, with over 465 black taxis serving the city 24/7.

Capital Cars

Capital Cars is an Edinburgh firm taking local, airport and long-distance bookings by phone, WhatsApp, online and app, with saloons, estates, 6-8 seat people carriers and executive cars, and it names itself the exclusive operator at the Edinburgh Airport Capital Stand.

All The Fives

All The Fives says it runs one of Edinburgh's largest private hire fleets, about 120 cars available 24 hours a day, with set fares, airport transfers and business accounts.

  • Phone: 0131 555 5555
  • Website: allthefives.taxi
  • Address: 4 Redheughs Rigg, Edinburgh EH12 9DQ
  • Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours
  • Payment stated: cash, cards

A1 Cabs (Edinburgh Taxis A1 Cabs)

Edinburgh Taxis A1 Cabs is a small Edinburgh firm offering Mercedes saloons and minibuses for airport transfers, tours and local journeys.

Uber

Uber has an Edinburgh city page stating riders can request a ride around Edinburgh at any time or reserve up to 30 days ahead.

  • Booking: through the app only
  • Website: uber.com

Bolt

Bolt has an Edinburgh city page listing ride categories available in the city, including Comfort, XL and Pets.

  • Booking: through the app only
  • Website: bolt.eu

Licensing and fares in Edinburgh

Taxis and private hire vehicles in Edinburgh 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 in Edinburgh

Uber and Bolt each have a page for Edinburgh on their websites, 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.