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Taxi Fort William

Phone numbers, websites and booking apps for 6 taxi and private hire operators serving Fort William, checked against their own websites, plus who licenses them and where to find the official fares.

Operator details checked against their own websites: 19 September 2026 Page last updated: 19 September 2026 Details come from operators’ own websites and public sources — confirm the fare when you book. Report a correction

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Before you travel

Check the licence

Every legal taxi and private hire car in Fort William carries a licence plate, and the driver has a photo badge. Private hire must be pre-booked.

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Lochaber Taxis

Lochaber Taxis states it runs a fleet of 8, 6 and 4 seater cars around Fort William and Lochaber, offering airport and transport-hub transfers, scenic tours and transport for walkers.

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A & A Taxis

Best when the passenger just wants a number and a quick pickup route.

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Lochaber Taxis

Start with Lochaber Taxis if you need a taxi in Fort William without delay. Call first, then compare backup local options if the wait time or fare does not suit.

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Quick answer

Start with the ride type, then choose the booking route that fits Fort William best.

This page is most useful when you need to decide between a local cab, a private hire app, an airport pickup or a business-style ride in Fort William without opening five different websites first.

Fastest call option

A & A Taxis

Best when the passenger just wants a number and a quick pickup route.

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Services compared 6

Phone booking 6 options

Website booking 6 options

Card-friendly 1 service

Licensing authority Fort William

Comparison

Taxi and private hire operators in Fort William

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Lochaber Taxis

Lochaber Taxis states it runs a fleet of 8, 6 and 4 seater cars around Fort William and Lochaber, offering airport and transport-hub transfers, scenic tours and transport for walkers.

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Lochaber Taxis

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Booking Phone first

Verdict Lochaber Taxis states it runs a fleet of 8, 6 and 4 seater cars around Fort William and Lochaber, offering airport and transport-hub transfers, scenic tours and transport for walkers.

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A & A Taxis

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Verdict A&A describes itself as a Fort William based family run taxi business established in 2016 with 4, 6 and 8 seater vehicles.

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Nevis Taxis

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Verdict Nevis Taxis describes itself as a small group of independent taxi drivers in Fort William, Lochaber, that also arranges tours.

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MACD's Taxis

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Booking Phone first

Verdict MACD's Taxis lists private hire, minibus hire, airport transfers and Highland tours from its base in Caol, Fort William.

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DM Taxis

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Verdict DM Taxis states it is based in Fort William and offers taxi service, airport transfers and group tours with 4 or 6 seater vehicles.

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Alistair's Taxis

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Verdict Alistair's Taxis states it serves Fort William, Ballachulish, Glencoe and surrounding villages with two 8-seater minibuses and says its taxis are pet friendly.

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City context

Useful details around the ride, the rules and the city itself

Population 15,757

Traffic Low

Authority Fort William

How to check driver & vehicle license Where to file a complaint

Best by use case

Pick the Fort William option that fits the trip you actually need

Listed first

Lochaber Taxis

Strongest all-round choice

Useful if you just want one solid local option without overthinking the booking route.

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Best for airport transfers

Lochaber Taxis

Useful for airport runs and booked pickups

Pre-booked airport journeys usually work better when pickup timing matters.

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Best for business travel

A & A Taxis

Useful for client trips and executive travel

Helpful when reliability, presentation and scheduled pickup matter more than the cheapest fare.

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Fort William rules

Taxis and private hire work differently in Fort William

Local rule

Check licensed operators first

The safest approach is to choose a licensed local operator or app with a clear booking trail.

Booking tip

Pre-book airport pickups when timing matters

Airport transfers and late-night pickups are usually easier when the ride is booked in advance.

How we compare

How this page is put together

We prioritise useful booking routes, licensing context and visible service differences over generic “best taxi” claims.
For each operator we note how you book (phone, website or app), whether cards are accepted, and which journeys it suits, such as airport runs or accessible travel.
Details are taken from operators’ own websites and public sources. We are not a licensing authority, so always check the driver’s badge and the vehicle’s licence plate before you travel.

Local notes

This page lists 6 taxi and private hire operators that publish their own contact details and state that they serve Fort William. 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 Fort William

Lochaber Taxis

Lochaber Taxis states it runs a fleet of 8, 6 and 4 seater cars around Fort William and Lochaber, offering airport and transport-hub transfers, scenic tours and transport for walkers.

Phone: 01397 706070
Website: lochabertaxis.com
Hours: not a 24-hour service — check times before a late or early journey
Payment stated: cards, PayPal

A & A Taxis

A&A describes itself as a Fort William based family run taxi business established in 2016 with 4, 6 and 8 seater vehicles.

Phone: 01397 701702
Website: fortwilliamtaxi.com
Address: High Street, Fort William

Nevis Taxis

Nevis Taxis describes itself as a small group of independent taxi drivers in Fort William, Lochaber, that also arranges tours.

Phone: 01397 703000
Website: nevistaxi.co.uk

MACD's Taxis

MACD's Taxis lists private hire, minibus hire, airport transfers and Highland tours from its base in Caol, Fort William.

Phone: 01397 701125
Website: fortwilliam-taxis.co.uk
Address: Torlundy Rd, Caol, Fort William, PH33 7EB

DM Taxis

DM Taxis states it is based in Fort William and offers taxi service, airport transfers and group tours with 4 or 6 seater vehicles.

Phone: 07869 811223
Website: dmtaxis.co.uk
Address: Caol, Fort William

Alistair's Taxis

Alistair's Taxis states it serves Fort William, Ballachulish, Glencoe and surrounding villages with two 8-seater minibuses and says its taxis are pet friendly.

Phone: 01397 252525
Website: alistairstaxis.co.uk
Address: 10 Leven Terrace, Ballachulish, PH49 4JN
Also stated: pets welcome

Licensing and fares in Fort William

Taxis and private hire vehicles in Fort William are licensed by The Highland 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 Fort William

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

Passenger guides

Useful answers before the user gets into the car

When fares are lower and how to avoid surge pricing

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Where it’s better to hail a Black Cab and where an app is more cost-effective

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Time-saving and toll-avoiding tips

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Is a child booster seat required, and how to request one?

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Can the fare be fixed in advance?

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How to recover lost property?

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