Travelling In Edinburgh
There’s so much to do in Edinburgh and so little time. Below is a one-stop guide to getting around the city with various forms of transport. Have a look at what is best for you and get planning!
Taxi
Taxi are relatively inexpensive in Edinburgh as the city centre is small
Typically, a taxi will cost around £25 to £35 from Edinburgh airport into the city centre depending on the time of day
For taxi hire: Central Taxis 0131 229 2468
Website: www.taxis-edinburgh.co.uk
Buses & Tram
Our local bus service is excellent. We recommend downloading the Lothian Buses App. It allows you to plan your journey with the route planner and purchase your M-tickets. M-tickets App allows you to buy tickets for trams and buses
Please note – buses only accept exact change
Website: www.lothianbuses.com
Walking
Edinburgh has a small city centre so is easily accessible on foot. We recommend using Google maps! Or use a local expert with an informative tour guide company
Website: www.edinburghexpert.com
Bicycles
Download Just Eat Cycles & Urban sharing app. Bikes are located in different areas of the city
Website: www.edinburghcyclehire.com
Tourist information Centre
You can pick up a free map here, right outside the Waverley Mall
Website: www.visitscotland.com