Edinburgh Capital Cabs Peak Fare

Edinburgh Capital Cabs Peak Fare Breakup

Peak Booking fee 0.8
Peak Timings 18:00:00 - 06:00:00 and 06:00:00 - 18:00:00
Peak Extra fare percentage NA
Peak Minimum fare 3 for first 0.3mile
Peak Fare above minimum Fare 2.5 per mile
Peak Waiting charges per hour 24.32. For every 37 seconds of waiting time

Edinburgh Edinburgh Peak Fare Card

(mile | GBP)
0.3 | 3.0 4.8 | 14.3 9.3 | 25.5
0.8 | 4.3 5.3 | 15.5 9.8 | 26.8
1.3 | 5.5 5.8 | 16.8 10.3 | 28.0
1.8 | 6.7 6.3 | 18.0 10.8 | 29.3
2.3 | 8.0 6.8 | 19.3 11.3 | 30.5
2.8 | 9.2 7.3 | 20.5 11.8 | 31.8
3.3 | 10.5 7.8 | 21.8 12.3 | 33.0
3.8 | 11.7 8.3 | 23.0 12.8 | 34.3
4.3 | 13.0 8.8 | 24.3 13.3 | 35.5
*Fare card does NOT include Booking fee.
*Source: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/file/35945/taxi-fare-table-from-9-december-2024- 🔗
Last Checked: 09-Feb-2026
Last Updated: 09-Feb-2026

FAQ about Edinburgh Taxi Fare Card

What is the Taxi Fare in Edinburgh?
The taxi fare in Edinburgh charges a minimum fare of GBP 3 plus GBP 2.5 per mile costing you a total of GBP 5.5 mile. Here, estimated fares are provided to you with fare comparisons before you actually travel.
How much does a cab cost in Edinburgh?
A cab in Edinburgh generally costs GBP 3 for 0.3 mile and GBP 2.5 for every subsequent mile with extra GBP 0.41 for every 60 seconds wait.
Are Edinburgh Taxi fares expensive?
Edinburgh Taxi fares starts at the base charge of GBP 3 and GBP 2.5 for every subsequent mile while the traffic wait time is GBP 24.32 per hour or GBP 0.41 for every 60 seconds. No charge for luggage that fits into taxi storage in Edinburgh taxi.
How are Taxi Fares in Edinburgh calculated?
Taxi fares in Edinburgh are calculated based on the minimum fare and fare above a minimum fare. Minimum fares for Edinburgh starts with GBP 3.00 whereas GBP 2.5 is charged above a minimum fare which adds up to the subsequent mile in travel by taxi.
What are waiting charges for Taxi in Edinburgh?
Waiting charges for Taxi in Edinburgh is 24.32. For every 37 seconds of waiting time
What are luggage charges for Taxi in Edinburgh?
Usually, the taxis charge extra for luggage which adds to the total amount charged for your travel. No charge for luggage that fits into taxi storage is charged in Edinburgh taxi.
What is Night Taxi Fare and Night Taxi Timings for Edinburgh?
Night Taxi Fare for Edinburgh is GBP 4.6 for first 0 mile and GBP 0 for every subsequent mile for 12 hours in the night. Night Taxi Timings for Edinburgh is 06:00 PM - 06:00 AM.
Does Taxi in Edinburgh charge extra at night?
Taxi in Edinburgh generally charges extra at night. Some taxis charge almost double the price at night. These extra charges are well mentioned on our night fare card.
What is Peak Taxi Fare and Peak Taxi Timings in Edinburgh?
Peak Taxi Fare for Edinburgh is GBP 3 for first 0 mile and GBP 2.5 for every subsequent mile in the peak hours of the day. Peak Taxi Timings in Edinburgh is 06:00 PM - 06:00 AM.
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