Taxis in Leith— Licensed Local Taxis & Private Hire
Edinburgh's port quarter — taxis for the Shore, Britannia, and the Michelin row.
Leith is Edinburgh's historic port district, transformed in recent decades into one of Scotland's great food and culture quarters. Home to the Royal Yacht Britannia at Ocean Terminal, The Shore's Michelin-starred restaurants, Leith Theatre, Leith Links, and the Coastword and Leith festivals. Trams now connect Leith Walk to the city centre and the airport. Joe Maxi Taxis connects Leith passengers with licensed local drivers for Edinburgh, Edinburgh Airport, and journeys across the city and Lothians — fixed fares, no surge pricing, 24/7. For larger groups, our trusted partner network can help with minibus hire in Leith.
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Local knowledge — taxis in Leith
Leith is Edinburgh's historic port district, transformed in recent decades into one of Scotland's great food and culture quarters. Home to the Royal Yacht Britannia at Ocean Terminal, The Shore's Michelin-starred restaurants, Leith Theatre, Leith Links, and the Coastword and Leith festivals. Trams now connect Leith Walk to the city centre and the airport. Joe Maxi Taxis connects Leith passengers with licensed local drivers for Edinburgh, Edinburgh Airport, and journeys across the city and Lothians — fixed fares, no surge pricing, 24/7.
Airport transfers from Leith
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI) — approx 25–30 min (or tram from Leith Walk)
- Glasgow Airport (GLA) — approx 1 hr 5 min
Golf taxis near Leith
- Leith Links (historic golfing ground)
- Craigentinny Golf Course (10 min)
- Portobello Golf Course (10 min)
- Duddingston Golf Club (15 min)
- Prestonfield Golf Club (15 min)
Stag & hen do taxis in Leith
- The Shore bars & restaurants
- The Kitchin & Martin Wishart (Michelin row)
- Leith Walk pubs
- Teuchters Landing
- Edinburgh Old Town (15 min by taxi)
Sports event taxis in Leith
- Easter Road Stadium (Hibernian FC)
- Leith Victoria Swim Centre
- Leith Links bowling & tennis
- Ocean Terminal sport & leisure
Hospital taxis in Leith
- Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (20 min)
- Western General Hospital (20 min)
About Leith
- The Royal Yacht Britannia — the Queen's former floating palace, now Scotland's best-visited attraction — is moored at Ocean Terminal, Leith.
- Leith Links is where the original 13 Rules of Golf were written in 1744 — the historic ground is now a public park minutes from The Shore.
- The Edinburgh tram runs from Leith Walk to the airport — but for fixed-fare door-to-door service at any hour, Joe Maxi Taxis covers the run in 25–30 minutes.
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