Chauffeur service in Edinburgh
Luxura provides private chauffeurs in Edinburgh for transfers from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Glasgow (GLA), hourly hire, Festival evenings, golf trips and Highland journeys, in executive sedans, first-class sedans and V-Class vans for groups.
Private chauffeur service across Edinburgh
Edinburgh's financial and legal firms are based in the Exchange district by Lothian Road and around St Andrew Square in the New Town, while Leith has grown into a business and dining quarter by the water. Leading hotels line Princes Street and the streets of the New Town.
The Old Town's cobbled closes and parts of the Royal Mile have limited vehicle access, and a low emission zone covers the city centre, so we plan drop-off points carefully. August is the busiest month by far, when the Edinburgh International Festival, the Fringe and the Military Tattoo fill the city and many roads close. Golf traffic to St Andrews and Gleneagles runs from spring to autumn.
- Airports served
- EDI, GLA
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI) → Princes Street
- About 30 min · 13 km
- Hourly hire
- Available, with multiple stops
- Booking
- Online or WhatsApp, 24/7
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Getting around Edinburgh, the easy way
How do chauffeur transfers from Edinburgh Airport work?
Edinburgh Airport sits about 13 km west of the city centre, and your chauffeur meets you in the arrivals hall with a name sign. Flight tracking means delays are handled without a call. The drive to Princes Street usually takes about 25 to 35 minutes, longer at peak times. We also cover Glasgow Airport, about an hour away, for travellers whose flights route that way.
- Meet & greet in the arrivals hall
- Flight tracking included
- Glasgow Airport (GLA) transfers available
How do you get around Edinburgh during the August festivals?
In August the International Festival, the Fringe and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo bring large crowds and road closures, especially around the Royal Mile and the Castle Esplanade. Hourly hire works well for moving between venues, and we agree drop-off and pick-up points that avoid closed streets. Booking early is wise, as hotels and cars fill quickly for the whole month.
- Agreed pick-up points near venues
- Hourly hire for evenings of shows
- Book early for August
Where are Edinburgh's main business districts?
The Exchange district near Lothian Road and Haymarket houses many financial firms, while St Andrew Square and the New Town hold banks, investment houses and law firms. The Scottish Parliament sits at Holyrood, and the Edinburgh International Conference Centre is in the Exchange. Business parks at Edinburgh Park and South Gyle lie on the way to the airport, which makes them easy to combine with a flight.
- Exchange district and EICC
- St Andrew Square and the New Town
- Edinburgh Park near the airport
What day trips from Edinburgh suit a private chauffeur?
St Andrews, the home of golf, is about 1 hour 20 minutes north across the Queensferry Crossing. Gleneagles is around 1 hour 10 minutes, and Stirling Castle about an hour. Longer days reach the Highlands, with Pitlochry around 1 hour 45 minutes. East Lothian's coast and golf links near North Berwick are within 45 minutes. A chauffeur lets you combine several stops in one day.
- St Andrews and Gleneagles golf
- Stirling Castle
- Pitlochry and the Highlands
Upcoming events in Edinburgh
Major events coming up in Edinburgh, with chauffeur arrival tips for each venue. Book early, as cars sell out on big event days.
Chauffeur service in Edinburgh: your questions
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The drive from Edinburgh Airport to the city centre takes about 25 to 35 minutes and covers around 13 km. At weekday rush hours, or during the August festivals, allow up to 45 minutes. We track your flight and adjust the pick-up time if it lands early or late.
Your chauffeur meets you in the arrivals hall at Edinburgh Airport, holding a sign with your name, once you have collected your luggage. Because we track your flight, the chauffeur is waiting even if your arrival time changes.
Yes, Luxura offers hourly chauffeur hire in Edinburgh for meetings, sightseeing, Festival evenings and dinners. The chauffeur stays with you and waits nearby between stops, which is particularly useful in the Old Town, where parking is scarce and some streets are closed to traffic.
No, our journeys are not affected. Edinburgh's low emission zone covers the city centre, and the vehicles we use meet its standards. Some Old Town streets and parts of the Royal Mile have restricted access, so we arrange drop-offs at the nearest permitted point.
You can book an Edinburgh chauffeur through the booking form on our website by entering your route, date and time, plus a flight number for airport pick-ups. You can also send a request on WhatsApp, where our team replies 24/7 and can add stops or child seats.
Yes. Luxura provides a chauffeur-driven limousine service in Edinburgh. Choose a Mercedes S-Class or similar first-class sedan, a luxury SUV, or a Mercedes V-Class for up to 7 passengers. Every ride includes a professional chauffeur, for airport transfers, hourly hire or events.
Yes. We plan drop-off and pickup around major events in Edinburgh, such as Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2026, Scotland v Ireland, Six Nations 2027 and Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2027. Book early for event dates, because demand for cars is high and roads near the venue are often closed.
