Edinburgh Oktoberfest Taxi Service (3–5 October 2025)
Oktoberfest returns to Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh from 3–5 October 2025. Expect Bavarian beer, live music, traditional food, and a lively festival atmosphere right in the city centre. With thousands of visitors over the weekend, arranging your transport early is the easiest way to enjoy the event stress-free.
Kay’s Cabs provides reliable, pre-booked taxis directly to and from Princes Street Gardens and surrounding areas. Whether you’re heading to the big tent, travelling in a group, or booking your safe return home, our private-hire taxis make Oktoberfest transport simple.
Why book your Oktoberfest taxis with Kay’s Cabs
• Licensed and pre-booked private hire service
• Metered fares across Edinburgh, fixed fares outside the city
• Vehicles available for groups up to 8 passengers (book early)
• Contactless payments: card, Apple Pay, Google Pay
• Reliable late-night pick-ups, no queueing at taxi ranks
How to book your Oktoberfest taxi
Booking is easy. Tell us your date, time, and pick-up point — whether that’s a hotel, Waverley Station, or Princes Street Gardens itself. Add “Oktoberfest” in the notes so we know you’re attending the festival.
We recommend pre-booking evening return slots, especially on Friday and Saturday nights, as demand is very high after closing time.
Popular Oktoberfest taxi routes
• Princes Street Gardens ⇄ Old Town & New Town hotels
• Waverley Station ⇄ Oktoberfest entrance
• Haymarket ⇄ City Centre festival site
• Leith ⇄ Princes Street Gardens
Visiting from outside the city? We can also provide fixed-price journeys to and from areas such as Fife, West Lothian, and East Lothian.
Group travel and safe late-night returns
Travelling in a group? Larger vehicles are available for up to 8 passengers. For bigger parties, we can coordinate multiple cars or staggered return times.
All rides are pre-booked and tracked, with licensed drivers and card payments available in every vehicle. Pre-booking ensures a safe, stress-free return after enjoying Oktoberfest.
Pricing and payment options
• Standard metered fares within Edinburgh
• Fixed fares for out-of-town trips
• Split fares with multiple stops on request
• Pay in-car by card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay
Book your Oktoberfest taxi today
To reserve your Oktoberfest taxi with Kay’s Cabs:
📞 Call us on 0131 629 2129
🌐 Book online at /book-a-taxi
Book early for evening peak times (19:00–01:00) to guarantee availability. Pre-booked rides mean no queues and a safe journey home.
Edinburgh Oktoberfest taxi FAQs
**Do you pick up from Princes Street Gardens directly?**
Yes, we can arrange pick-ups close to the festival entrance.
**Can you take larger groups?**
Yes, up to 8 passengers per vehicle. Book early to secure group cars.
**Do you offer fixed fares?**
Yes, for out-of-town journeys. Within Edinburgh, the meter applies.
**Do you take contactless payments?**
Yes, card and mobile payments are accepted in every car.
**Can I pre-book a late-night return?**
Absolutely. Pre-book your return slot to avoid queues after closing time.