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Taxi Aberdeen

Phone numbers, websites and booking apps for 4 taxi and private hire operators serving Aberdeen, 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 Aberdeen carries a licence plate, and the driver has a photo badge. Private hire must be pre-booked.

How to check driver & vehicle license

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Rainbow City Taxis

Rainbow City Taxis describes itself as Aberdeen's largest local independent taxi fleet, with almost 500 vehicles including wheelchair accessible vehicles, operating 24 hours a day every day of the year.

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Best for app booking

Aberdeen Taxis

Fastest route if the passenger wants to book from the phone without calling.

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Fastest call option

Official Aberdeen Airport Taxis

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

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Compare services City context Local notes

Fastest booking option

Rainbow City Taxis

Start with Rainbow City Taxis if you want the quickest booking route in Aberdeen. Open the app first, then compare backup taxi options if you still want another fare or pickup route.

Ask when booking App booking available

Open booking app See backup options

Backup option Aberdeen Taxis

Quick answer

Start with the ride type, then choose the booking route that fits Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen without opening five different websites first.

Best for app booking

Aberdeen Taxis

Fastest route if the passenger wants to book from the phone without calling.

Open option

Services compared 4

Phone booking 3 options

App booking 2 options

Website booking 4 options

Card-friendly 2 services

Licensing authority Aberdeen

Comparison

Taxi and private hire operators in Aberdeen

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Rainbow City Taxis

Price Ask when booking App available

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Best for card payments

Aberdeen Taxis

Aberdeen Taxis states it has over 130 licensed drivers serving Aberdeen and the Shire, available 24 hours every day of the year, with airport transfers, corporate accounts and minibuses.

Price Ask when booking App available

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Rainbow City Taxis

Price Ask when booking

Booking App / web

Verdict Rainbow City Taxis describes itself as Aberdeen's largest local independent taxi fleet, with almost 500 vehicles including wheelchair accessible vehicles, operating 24 hours a day every day of the year.

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Wheel

Aberdeen Taxis

Price Ask when booking

Booking App / web

Verdict Aberdeen Taxis states it has over 130 licensed drivers serving Aberdeen and the Shire, available 24 hours every day of the year, with airport transfers, corporate accounts and minibuses.

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Cash Cards

Official Aberdeen Airport Taxis

Price Ask when booking

Booking Phone first

Verdict Official Aberdeen Airport Taxis operate from the rank directly outside the terminal at Aberdeen International Airport, and the airport states all vehicles accept cash and credit card payments.

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Cash Cards

Uber

Minicab

Price Ask when booking

Booking Website

Verdict Uber's official Aberdeen, Scotland city page states that rides can be requested in Aberdeen through the Uber app.

Open website

City context

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

Population 214,618

Traffic Low

Authority Aberdeen

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

Best by use case

Pick the Aberdeen option that fits the trip you actually need

Listed first

Rainbow City 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

Aberdeen 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 budget app rides

Rainbow City Taxis

Useful if lower app fare matters most

Best when the user mainly wants an app-first ride with simpler price expectations.

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Best for late-night rides

Rainbow City Taxis

Useful when you just need an app-first ride after hours

This is the kind of option many users will reach for when they want fast app coverage late in the day.

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Best for accessibility

Rainbow City Taxis

Useful when wheelchair access matters

This is the first place many passengers will look when they need a more accessible taxi option.

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Aberdeen rules

Taxis and private hire work differently in Aberdeen

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 4 taxi and private hire operators that publish their own contact details and state that they serve Aberdeen. 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 Aberdeen

Rainbow City Taxis

Phone: 01224 878787
Website: rainbowcitytaxis.com
Booking app: iPhone · Android
Address: Rainbow House, Craigshaw Road, West Tullos, Aberdeen, AB12 3AR
Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours
Also stated: wheelchair-accessible vehicles

Aberdeen Taxis

Aberdeen Taxis states it has over 130 licensed drivers serving Aberdeen and the Shire, available 24 hours every day of the year, with airport transfers, corporate accounts and minibuses.

Phone: 01224 200200
Website: aberdeen-taxis.com
Booking app: iPhone · Android
Address: Aber House, Unit 8 Woodlands Road, Kirkhill, Dyce, Aberdeen, AB21 0GX
Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours
Payment stated: cash, cards

Official Aberdeen Airport Taxis

Official Aberdeen Airport Taxis operate from the rank directly outside the terminal at Aberdeen International Airport, and the airport states all vehicles accept cash and credit card payments.

Phone: 01224 466229
Website: aberdeenairport.com
Address: Taxi rank outside the terminal, Aberdeen International Airport, Dyce, Aberdeen
Payment stated: cash, cards

Uber

Uber's official Aberdeen, Scotland city page states that rides can be requested in Aberdeen through the Uber app.

Booking: through the app only
Website: uber.com

Licensing and fares in Aberdeen

Taxis and private hire vehicles in Aberdeen are licensed by Aberdeen City 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 Aberdeen

Uber has a page for Aberdeen 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.

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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Taxi Aberdeen

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

Taxi and private hire operators in Aberdeen

Rainbow City Taxis

Aberdeen Taxis

Official Aberdeen Airport Taxis

Uber

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

Pick the Aberdeen option that fits the trip you actually need

Rainbow City Taxis

Aberdeen Taxis

Rainbow City Taxis

Rainbow City Taxis

Rainbow City Taxis

Taxis and private hire work differently in Aberdeen

Check licensed operators first

Pre-book airport pickups when timing matters

How this page is put together

Taxi operators in Aberdeen

Rainbow City Taxis

Aberdeen Taxis

Official Aberdeen Airport Taxis

Uber

Licensing and fares in Aberdeen

Uber and ride-hailing apps in Aberdeen

More taxi pages in North East Scotland

Airport taxis for this area

Useful answers before the user gets into the car

When fares are lower and how to avoid surge pricing

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

Time-saving and toll-avoiding tips

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

Can the fare be fixed in advance?

How to recover lost property?