Chauffeur service in Edinburgh
Airport transfers and hourly hire in Edinburgh, priced upfront in GBP and driven by licensed local operators we vet ourselves.
Edinburgh's chauffeur market has a sharp seasonal peak around the Festival in August and again at Hogmanay, when the Old Town is closed to traffic in places and pickup points move. Outside those windows it is a straightforward and reasonably priced market.
What a transfer costs in Edinburgh
Indicative prices for the 13.0 km run between Edinburgh Airport and the city centre. Your actual quote is calculated for your exact route and time — an out-of-hours or weekend pickup carries a loading these figures don't include.
| Class | Vehicle | Capacity | EDI → centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Class | Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series or similar | 3 pax · 2 bags | GBP 55.80 |
| First Class | Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series or similar | 3 pax · 2 bags | GBP 86.49 |
| Business SUV | Mercedes GLE, BMW X5, Cadillac Escalade or similar | 4 pax · 4 bags | GBP 80.91 |
| Business Van | Mercedes V-Class, VW Multivan or similar | 7 pax · 7 bags | GBP 94.86 |
Hourly hire in Edinburgh starts at GBP 50.00 per hour for Business Class, minimum three hours.
Getting around Edinburgh
The airport is west of the city and the run in is usually quick. The more common long jobs are whisky tours, golf transfers to St Andrews and Gleneagles, and runs to Glasgow — all better booked as full-day hourly hire than as separate transfers.
What to know locally
Much of the Old Town is cobbled, narrow and restricted. For a hotel on the Royal Mile, expect the chauffeur to propose a nearby pickup point; it is very often the only legal option.
Airports we cover in Edinburgh
Each airport has its own meeting point and its own transfer time. Book against the airport on your ticket, not the city.
Edinburgh — common questions
How far in advance should I book in Edinburgh?
We need at least three hours to confirm a chauffeur, and more is better. In practice, book the day before for a morning airport pickup — vehicle availability in Edinburgh tightens at peak times and during major events.
What currency am I charged in?
GBP — the local currency of Edinburgh. The rate card is set locally rather than converted from a single base price, so what you see is what your card is charged.
Are tolls and airport fees included?
Yes. Tolls, congestion or road-pricing charges and the airport pickup fee are all inside the quoted price for Edinburgh. There is no meter and nothing to settle with the chauffeur.
Who will be driving?
A licensed chauffeur company based in Edinburgh. We verify their operator licence number and expiry date and their insurance before they can accept work, and re-check at dispatch — an operator whose paperwork has lapsed stops receiving jobs automatically.