Booking a taxi from Old Town to Edinburgh Airport should be simple. Get Ryde connects you with licensed local drivers who know the fastest routes off the Royal Mile and through the city center. We also cover transfers to Glasgow Airport, Prestwick International Airport, Newcastle International Airport, Heathrow Airport, Manchester Airport, and Birmingham Airport.
We also serve nearby districts such as New Town, Princes Street, West End, Tollcross, Haymarket, and Stockbridge.
A Local Name In Edinburgh Transport
About Get Ryde
Get Ryde has built its reputation on dependable airport runs across Edinburgh. Drivers pick up from hotels, flats, and guesthouses throughout Old Town at any hour of the day.
Every fare is quoted upfront, every car is checked before it leaves the yard, and every driver holds a current private hire licence.
- 24/7 Availability
- Clean & Comfortable Cars
- Safe & Secure Travel
- Fast Services
Let's Ride With Us
Our Taxi Services in Edinburgh

Airport Transfers
Straight to departures or arrivals at Edinburgh Airport, timed around your flight.

Local City Ride
Short hops across the city for meetings, shopping, or a night out.

Executive Travel
A smarter option for client pickups, corporate events, or formal occasions.

Long Distance
Comfortable transport beyond Edinburgh, priced before you travel.
Why Choose Our Airport Taxi From Apex Waterloo Place Edinburgh?

Local, Licensed Drivers
Drivers who know Old Town's closes, one-way streets, and peak-hour shortcuts.

Always On Call
Whether it's a 4am flight or a delayed evening arrival, a car is available.

Flight Tracking Included
We track your flight so pickup times adjust automatically around delays.
Our Fleets
TESTIMONIALS
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
RELIABLE SERVICE!
The airport transfer was smooth and stress-free. The driver arrived on time, helped with luggage, and made the trip comfortable. I’ll definitely book again!
SARAH MURPHY
Business Traveler
FRIENDLY DRIVERS!
I used Get Ryde for a city ride in Edinburgh. The driver was polite, the car was spotless, and the journey was quick. Highly recommend this taxi service!
DAVID WILSON
Local Resident
ON-TIME PICKUP!
I booked a late-night taxi in Edinburgh and was impressed with the punctuality. The ride was safe, the fare was fair, and the service was professional from start to finish.
EMILY JAMES
Student
COMFORTABLE RIDE!
The executive car I booked for a business meeting was perfect. Smooth journey, great driver, and excellent service. This is my go-to taxi company in Edinburgh!
MARK ANDERSON
Entrepreneur
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I book an airport taxi from anywhere in Old Town?
Yes, we pick up from hotels, guesthouses, and private addresses throughout Old Town, including areas around the Royal Mile and Grassmarket.
How early should I book for a morning flight?
Booking the night before is recommended for early departures, though same-day bookings are usually accommodated too.
Is luggage assistance included?
Yes, drivers help load and unload bags at both pickup and drop-off.
Are drivers background checked?
Yes, every driver holds a valid private hire licence and passes background checks before joining our fleet.
Reserve Your Ride
Call Today To Book Your Old Town Airport Transfer Today
Old Town sits at the centre of Edinburgh’s history, from the Royal Mile down to the Grassmarket, with Edinburgh Castle overlooking it all. Narrow streets and one-way systems make a pre-booked, local driver worth having.
Get Ryde arranges direct pickups from Old Town addresses with fixed pricing agreed before you travel. We also cover transfers to and from surrounding areas including Bathgate, Broxburn and Uphall, Livingston, West Calder, Kirknewton, Linlithgow & Bo’ness, Falkirk, Polmont, Larbert, Grangemouth, Stirling, Denny, Cumbernauld, Alloa, Dollar, Gleneagles, Auchterarder, Dunblane, Crieff, and Perth & Kinross.
Further afield, we serve Motherwell, Glasgow, Paisley, Shotts, Wishaw, Harthill, East Kilbride, and the wider Lanarkshire area, as well as Dalkeith, Loanhead, Penicuik, Lasswade, Roslin, Gorebridge, West Linton, and East Linton.
Along the coast and East Lothian, we cover Musselburgh, Tranent, Prestonpans, Port Seton, Haddington, Dunbar, North Berwick, and Berwick-upon-Tweed, with routes into the Scottish Borders including Galashiels, Peebles, and Hawick.
Across the Forth, we reach Dalgety Bay, Rosyth, Dunfermline, Kelty, Kirkcaldy, Lochgelly, Glenrothes, Leven, Cupar, Burntisland, and the wider Fife region, including St Andrews.
We also provide longer transfers to Dundee, Forfar, Aberdeen, Inverness, Fort William, Pitlochry, Aviemore, and Callander, and Aberfeldy.
Call 01315630316 and our team will confirm your driver shortly.

