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EDI to Edinburgh

Arriving at Edinburgh Airport? Compare taxi, driving and public transport to Edinburgh. For a hotel, enter your address below.

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Edinburgh · United Kingdom

St Andrew Square

Hotel name or street addressGoogle Maps will find the address. Airport fares below are a reference until the exact destination is confirmed.

Travellers & arrival details1 adult

AdultsReady to leave arrivalsWhat matters most?

Use the airport's local time and allow for baggage and passport control. Adult single fares; check children's fares with the operator. Europe/London

YOUR ARRIVAL, THREE WAYS

EDI St Andrew Square

Edinburgh Airport · United Kingdom

Compare at a glanceTime, fare and arrival point

Taxi, car and public transport comparison
Your options	Taxi	Car	Public transport
Listed ride time	Check journey time	Check driving time	Check journey time
Fare / cost	From £39	Fuel + other costs	£7.90
Where you arrive	Edinburgh city centre / your confirmed address	Parking near your address	Princes Street / St Andrew Square

Times exclude waiting, baggage collection and the onward journey from the stop. Car costs depend on your vehicle and route.

Taxi

EDI Transfers — pre-booked car

From £39Pre-booked operator fare · Per vehicle, one way

Check journey time

Book a car for your arrival time and address. Choose the vehicle for your passengers and luggage.

Pick-up: Meeting point in your booking confirmation
Arrives at: Edinburgh city centre / your confirmed address

Published starting fare for this provider. Book at least 4 hours ahead and pay online by card. Meet & Greet inside the terminal costs an additional £16; select the vehicle and any child seats before accepting the quote.

Pickup & booking details

Where to go: Meeting point in your booking confirmation
Tickets / payment: Online card payment
Luggage: Standard luggage included; oversized bags may require a larger vehicle.

Operator tickets & live information ↗

Get an exact taxi quote ↗View driving route Google Maps · Route preview, not a booking

EDI Transfers — booking conditions ↗Checked 10 Sep 2026

Car

Self-drive / rental

1.644 GBP/LNational petrol price reference · not trip cost

Check driving time

Useful when you already have a car, or your trip continues beyond the city.

Parking: Check parking at your hotel or near your destination.
Tolls & city rules: Check your chosen route and local driving restrictions.

Estimate fuel & tolls

Open driving route Google Maps

Public transport

Edinburgh Trams — airport single

£7.90Per adult, one way

Check journey time

Take the airport connection, then walk or transfer to your final address.

Arrives at: Princes Street / St Andrew Square
Frequency: Every 7 minutes during the day; less frequent early and late

Standard adult airport-zone single. Buy before boarding; machine tickets must be used to board within 30 minutes of purchase. Advance online purchase offers a 40p discount.

Where to board & buy tickets

Where to go: Tram plaza beside the airport terminal
Tickets / payment: Route and stop information: https://edinburghtrams.com/stop/edinburgh-airport-airport-fare-zone
Good to know: The operator describes the city-centre journey as under 35 minutes. Full-route trams resumed by September 2026 after the Princes Street closure.

Operator tickets & live information ↗

Tickets & fares ↗Open transit route Google Maps · Current transit directions

Edinburgh Trams — current airport ticket ↗Checked 10 Sep 2026

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Airport location map. Use the directions links for your actual route.

Edinburgh Airport → St Andrew Square

The dotted line connects the two locations. It is not a road or transit route.

Fares come from the sources shown. Check current departures, fare conditions and your final stop before travelling.

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Questions

Before you leave the airport

A few useful answers about fares, routes and arrivals.

Can I get directions straight to my hotel?

Yes. Choose My hotel / address and enter the name or address. Driving and transit links open Google Maps with that destination. Listed airport fares and times remain a reference to the stated stop or zone, not a hotel quote.

Where do the taxi and public transport prices come from?

We use airport, transport operator and official tariff sources. Each researched option shows its source and review date. Fixed fares, metered estimates and from-prices are labelled separately. Missing or outdated prices are not guessed.

Does the car price include rental and parking?

No. The optional estimator calculates fuel from road distance × consumption ÷ 100 × price per litre, then adds only the tolls you enter. Rental, insurance, parking and other charges are separate.

Which transport option is best?

It depends on your destination, luggage, group and arrival time. The comparison uses verified information and labels only supported advantages. A listed train ride time excludes waiting and travel from the station to your hotel.

Can I use this for a late-night arrival?

Add the time you expect to leave arrivals in the airport's local timezone. We check listed service hours where available. Allow for baggage and passport control, and verify the last departure or holiday timetable with the operator.

How are group fares calculated?

Adult single fares, including shared taxis priced per passenger, are multiplied by the number of adults. For fares priced per vehicle, a group total is calculated only when vehicle capacity is confirmed. Children's fares and unlisted extras are not assumed.

Why does Google Maps show a different transit route?

Google Maps uses your destination and current journey options. It may choose a different connection because of departure time, disruptions or the final address. The researched airport service remains useful background.

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