How much does a taxi cost in Edinburgh?

The taxi fare in Edinburgh depends on various factors. These include the distance to be traveled, the journey duration, the taxi rate Edinburgh valid in Edinburgh, and possibly the time of day. Based on these components, the taxi fare can be calculated. So that you do not have to do this manually, we offer you the option of calculating it for you free of charge. Simply enter the start and destination addresses of your desired taxi ride into the form above. We will take care of the rest and calculate an estimated price for your desired taxi ride in Edinburgh within a few seconds.

How does the taxi fare calculation work in Edinburgh?

To create a forecast of the expected taxi fare in Edinburgh, we use the current Edinburgh taxi rate. This rate was last set on 9 juin 2023. The Edinburgh taxi rate consists of a base fare, various per-kilometer charges, and a time-dependent component for standing and waiting time. Based on the entered start and destination addresses, we first determine the shortest taxi route between these two points. We then use the resulting distance and estimated travel time to calculate an estimated price for your upcoming taxi ride in Edinburgh using the taxi rate currently valid there. Of course, the start and destination addresses do not necessarily have to be located in Edinburgh. We automatically find the correct rate.

What is the taxi rate in Edinburgh?

The base fare is £3.60, the per-kilometer fare is £1.57 - £1.84. Standing and waiting time is charged at £30.00 per hour. Additional surcharges may apply.

Taxi Rate Edinburgh | Everything about the Edinburgh Taxi Rate

Taxi Rate Edinburgh
	Daytime ¹	Night ²
Base Fare	£3.60	£4.80
Price per Mile	miles 1: £2.96Then every mile £2.53	miles 1: £2.96Then every mile £2.53
Standing / Waiting Time	£30.00 per hour	£30.00 per hour
¹ Day rate valid: Monday to Friday from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm; not open on Saturday and Sunday. ² Night rate valid: Monday to Friday from 6:00pm until 6:00am. Saturday and Sunday all day.
Valid since 9 juin 2023 Last checked 2024-04-12

The Edinburgh Taxi Rate Explained Simply
Statistics on the Edinburgh Taxi Rate
Historical Development of the Edinburgh Taxi Rate
Is the Edinburgh Taxi Rate from 2023 Still Current?

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This Is How Much Your Taxi Ride Costs with the Edinburgh Taxi Rate

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1. The Edinburgh Taxi Rate Explained Simply

Officially Set

The Edinburgh taxi rate was officially set on 9 juin 2023. Taxi tariffs in Great Britain are officially set by cities or districts. The taxi tariff Edinburgh was last set in juin 2023 and published in the official tariff ordinance. It is binding for all taxis and taxi companies within the compulsory driving area and may not be exceeded or undercut. This is ensured by officially calibrated taximeters installed in the taxis.

How the fare is made up under the Edinburgh taxi rate:

The Edinburgh taxi tariff explains how fares are calculated for journeys within the city. The day tariff is valid from Monday to Friday, between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm. During these hours, the base fare for starting a taxi ride is £3.60. For the first 2 km of the journey, the charge is £1.84 per km. For every kilometre after the first 2 km, the rate is £1.57 per km. If the taxi is waiting, there is a waiting time charge of £30.00 per hour.

The night tariff applies from Monday to Friday between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am. It also applies all day on Saturday and Sunday. During these times, the base fare is £4.80. The cost for the first 2 km remains £1.84 per km, and after that, the rate is £1.57 per km. The waiting time charge is the same as during the day, at £30.00 per hour.

Passengers can easily understand how their fare is calculated under the Edinburgh taxi tariff. The total fare includes a base amount, a charge based on how far the taxi travels, and an additional cost if there is waiting time. Knowing these details allows passengers to estimate the cost of their journey before they travel.

2. Statistics on the Edinburgh Taxi Rate

Rank 3

of 16

the most expensive taxi rates in Great Britain

3. Historical Development of the Edinburgh Taxi Rate

We currently have a total of 2 historical taxi rates for Edinburgh in our database.
The oldest rate for Edinburgh in our database dates from 2011.
Since then, the rate has been updated on average every 4,203 days.
The current taxi rate for Edinburgh shown above was last updated on 9 juin 2023 and has therefore been valid for 1,016 days.
Statistically speaking, the next update should take place in 3,187 days.

Update
expected in
3,187 days

The following chart shows the price development from 2011 to today. The calculation is based on a simple 8-kilometer ride during the day with 5 minutes of waiting time.

+48%

(+£6.20)

Overall Rate Development Since 2011

+2%

Average Annual Increase 2011-2026

4. Is the Edinburgh Taxi Rate from 2023 Still Current?

We regularly review all taxi rates in our database by researching official publications (official gazettes or municipal regulations) as well as various online sources.

For most rates, we are also informed in advance by the rate-setting authority (city, district, municipality) or by taxi companies or taxi cooperatives, allowing us to include updates at an early stage.

Nevertheless, it can sometimes happen that we miss an update. If that is the case here and you know of a rate update, you can send us a short message via our contact form. We will take care of it as quickly as possible!

I last checked the taxi rate Edinburgh 2024-04-12 on 12 avril 2024.

This Is How Much Your Taxi Ride Costs with the Edinburgh Taxi Rate

Simply enter your exact start and destination addresses to receive a realistic fare estimate based on the current Edinburgh taxi rate.

Calculate Taxi Fare Now Using the Edinburgh Taxi Rate

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