Gin & Rum Festival Taxi Service – Assembly Rooms, 11 October 2025

The Gin & Rum Festival returns to Edinburgh on Saturday, 11 October 2025 at the Assembly Rooms. With tastings, masterclasses, and live entertainment all day and night, it’s one of the city’s most popular drinks festivals. Pre-booking your taxi is the best way to enjoy the event without worrying about queues or late-night travel.

 

Kay’s Cabs offers safe, reliable, pre-booked taxis to and from the Assembly Rooms. Whether you’re attending in the afternoon or evening session, we’ll make sure your journey is smooth and stress-free.

Why book your Gin & Rum Festival taxi with Kay’s Cabs

• Licensed, pre-booked private hire operator  

• Citywide coverage for fast pick-ups and drop-offs  

• Metered fares within Edinburgh, fixed fares for longer trips  

• Vehicles for up to 8 passengers (book early for groups)  

• Contactless payments: card, Apple Pay, Google Pay

How to book your taxi for the festival

Booking is quick and simple. Choose your pick-up location (hotel, station, or Assembly Rooms), confirm your time, and add “Gin & Rum Festival” in the booking notes.

 

Evening returns are busiest, so we recommend pre-booking your late-night taxi in advance to guarantee a car at the time you want.

Popular Gin & Rum Festival taxi routes

• Assembly Rooms ⇄ Old Town & New Town hotels  

• Waverley Station ⇄ Assembly Rooms (George Street)  

• Haymarket ⇄ Assembly Rooms  

• Leith ⇄ City Centre venues  

 

Coming in from outside Edinburgh? Fixed fares are available for areas such as West Lothian, East Lothian, and Fife.

Group taxis and safe late-night returns

Travelling with friends or colleagues? Larger vehicles can carry up to 8 passengers. For bigger groups, we can organise multiple cars or staggered returns.

 

Every ride is tracked, with licensed drivers and cashless payments, so you can enjoy the festival knowing your transport is taken care of.

Pricing and payment options

• Standard metered fares within Edinburgh  

• Fixed prices for trips outside the city  

• Multiple stops available on request  

• Pay in car by card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay

Book your Gin & Rum Festival taxi

Reserve your taxi for the Gin & Rum Festival, Assembly Rooms:

 

📞 Call 0131 629 2129  

🌐 Book online at /book-a-taxi  

 

We recommend booking peak slots (19:00–01:00) in advance to secure your ride.

Gin & Rum Festival taxi FAQs

**Do you pick up directly from the Assembly Rooms?**  

Yes, our drivers can collect and drop off at the Assembly Rooms entrance on George Street.  

 

**Can you take larger groups?**  

Yes, vehicles for up to 8 passengers are available. Book early to guarantee availability.  

 

**Do you provide fixed fares?**  

Yes, for journeys outside Edinburgh we provide fixed quotes. Within the city, standard metered fares apply.  

 

**Do you take card and contactless payments?**  

Yes, all cars accept card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.  

 

**Can I pre-book a late-night return?**  

Absolutely. We recommend booking evening returns in advance to avoid delays when the festival finishes.