unreliable for advance bookings! I pre-booked a taxi to take…read moreme to an event, allowing over half an hour leeway for a 20 minute journey, just in case of delays. The taxi arrived 50 minutes late so I missed the event. When I complained, I was advised that when you make an advance booking, central taxis guarantee a taxi but not what time it will arrive!! (kinda defeats the point of booking a taxi in advance!) Not the service you would expect of a company that calls itself 'Edinburgh's most reliable taxi company'!

Waited a long time after ordering a taxi. Was told 5 minutes more 3 times. Uber worked a lot betterread more

An update to a previous review. We needed a taxi 4 times during a Saturday in August for the Fringe…read morefestival and the tattoo. We downloaded the app this time and booked all 4 via the app, two ahead of time, two for instant pick-up. The app was easy to use and the taxis arrived nicely on time.

We only used them once for a 2:30am ride from our hotel just off Princes Street to the airport. It…read morewas arranged by our hotel. We had always wanted to ride in one of these iconic cabs with the distinctive look! We were picked up on time, the driver was pleasant and helpful but thankfully, not talkative at that unholy hour, and we felt safe the whole time. There wasn't much traffic at 2:30am so we got to the airport in about 25 minutes. Our fare was £23 and we paid by credit card. Since we were leaving the UK, I emptied my wallet of all my coins and gave it to the driver. It came out to be about £5. I know they don't expect a tip but I didn't want to carry home any change and he was helping me out by accepting it. A great ride experience overall that I will readily repeat next time I'm in Edinburgh.

If you're traveling from the airport to the city/the city to the airport, the Tram is absolutely…read morethe most efficient, cost-effective, and fastest way to travel. There are plenty of signs throughout the airport indicating where you need to go to get the Tram (though, heads-up, depending on what gate you're coming from/going to, it could be a very long walk). Pass the enormous E D I N B U R G H letters outside the airport, and you'll see the ticket kiosks (pricing is currently £7.50 for a single, or £9.50 for an open return - the better value! I think you also save 50p if you pre-purchase online). Trams to the city from the airport run every seven to ten minutes, it takes about thirty to thirty-five minutes from the airport to either the Princes St or St Andrews Square stop (admittedly, I've never traveled beyond these two stops). There's spacious luggage racks to store your bags, plenty of seats for everyone, and it's noticeably clean as well. Make sure you have your ticket on you so they can check it (because they will). This is definitely the least stressful way to travel to/from the airport!

We've taken the tram from EDI airport to St. Andrew's Square, and several stops in between. No…read morecomplaints. Reliable, clean, comfortable.

Some of the bus drivers are extremely rude and can't communicate without shouting . If they hate…read moretheir job so much, they shouldn't be doing it. And no, they are not low paid . Specially the woman driving bus 35 at 13:00 hours on the 23rd of June was extremely rude and somewhat racist in front of a bunch of tourist . Please educate and train the staff better unless you want Edinburgh to be tagged as London 2.0 soon.

Free Wi-Fi woohoo though please stop asking me to check in everything I hop on a different bus!…read moreDrivers are more often than not very friendly and helpful. Many have waited for me after seeing me running in very unladylike fashion. I don't hold grudge on the ones that haven't, I can see how scary that could look. Like how most bus stops give you an estimation of waiting time as it does make you feel like you font have to wait as much, weird psychology!

This is a terrible company. Their buses are always late if…read morethey decide to show up at all. one of the "must avoid" if you ever visit Edinburgh. they do no own up to their complete inadequacy to run bus services. They would do a city a favor if they declared that they would stop their services to give away to another company. absolute thiefs to, bus fare is expensive and you are paying to arrive 1 hour late to whatever you planed because their buses won't show up or will show up 1 hour after you expected them.

Buses are for two groups of people - the people who know where they're going and the tourists who…read moreknow nothing about the city or how to get from A to B. Since I fall in the second group for Edinburgh, I can say that I was at first a little bit confused and slightly lost. That cleared up very quickly once I was directed to the Lothian office near Waverley Bridge. A friendly and helpful clerk (who must deal with people like me day-in and day-out) was able to explain the day ticket (£3? All day? Yes.) and provide me with a map of the bus routes. Five minutes later, I was waiting at my stop and five minutes after that, I was in the front row of a double-decker on the way to my destination. The bus ticket is surprisingly simple and very clever. I purchased three, as I'm here three days. Each one has a series of scratch offs for the day, month and year. You just scratch off the right date and you're good to go. Nice. The buses I've ridden have been clean and prompt. While the ride may be speedy, the roads are a little bumpy. I think my driver yesterday actually missed one of the drains! They also have an iPhone app (jeez, there's an app for everything!) so you can find the nearest stop and when the bus is due to arrive.

I cannot recommend ECPH highly enough. 6 of us (3 couples) travel to Musselburgh Races every June…read morefor the last 3 years and stay at the Best Western Kings Manor. We've always used ECPH and I book via the App a 6 seater car to take us too and from the races then another to take us to and from a restaurant later that evening. The cars have always been on time, the communication via text is excellent and the drivers are courteous and professional. On our last visit our friends were late arriving and the driver was happy to wait 10 minutes for them. Excellent service every time and will use them again!

To be honest I thought most cab services were the same, but this is the only one I have been…read moregenuinely impressed with. I mean you'd be surprised how hard it is to get from A to B without going via C,D,E and then Falkirk because the cabbie wants to wring an extra couple of quid out of you. Fear this no more though, as Edinburgh City Private Hire are here, like a superhero arriving to save the day...in a cab. They have cheaper rates than both City Cabs and Central Taxis by quite a bit, and although most cab journeys in Edinburgh don't last very long, if you are heading out of town they save you a fair amount. As well as this they actually turn up when they say they will, whether you want them in half an hour, or more impressively if you say you want one right away, they are always there within 5 minutes. The cabbies are all pretty cool from my experience as well, having a bit of a chat with you. Also all the cabs are good cars, a few mercs and audis and the like being used. If you are stuck without a lift, who're you gonna call??? Edinburgh City Private Hire!! (admittedly not as catchy but more practical than Ghostbusters). Oh yeh, as a rather inexplicable extra, if you get one of their cards, you get 30% off entry at Cab Vol and half price and queue jump at The Hive before 12. No idea why but not a bad bonus to have

Fabulous service. Highly recommended for all chauffeuring needs. Nazmi ensures to go above and…read morebeyond for all his customers. Five stars.

From the owner: High quality chauffeur VIP Mercedes V-Class with added luxury and comfort, ideal for business…read moretravel, sightseeing, golfing parties, weddings and all other special occasions.

Great experience learning about Scotch. We had a great guide and got to taste some good whiskey.read more

Sipping our way thru Scotland! We loved the tour featuring over 3,300 bottles, of the largest…read moreprivate scotch collection in the world! Select a dram of your favorite scotch by region and flavor profile to enjoy while perusing the bottles and grab a bite to eat afterwards at the award winning Amber Restaurant. I learned my favorite scotch/flavor profile comes from the Speyside region! Located on the Royal Mile, this is the perfect way to spend an afternoon in Edinburgh!

We used avantgarde chauffeur drive for our wedding on the 29th December 2016 in Edinburgh. We…read morereceived fantastic service. We were offered a great deal. Our driver Ronnie, was prompt and professional, meeting all of our needs. A big thank you to him and the team!

From the owner: Avantgarde are a chauffeur company who specialize in weddings. We offer a quality service at an…read moreaffordable price. Saloons will be supplied with ribbons, floral display, chauffeurs suited in uniform with caps. Additionally we offer a meet and greet service from the airport to any destination. You are met in arrivals with a name board and transferred onwards to your destination whether business or pleasure. We can also accommodate day tours from our suggestion or your specification.

I had the pleasure of riding with Elite Chauffeur services and visiting their office. I was very…read moreimpressed with the level of dedication to the customers that the company has. Their office space was a clear indication of how meticulous everyone in the company was. The vehicles were amazing. The chauffeurs were dressed in suit and ties, (some even just came in that way not knowing I was there), impeccably dressed and extremely professional. I would highly recommend anyone visiting Edinburgh to use Elite Chauffeur Services!