Executive Car
Mercedes E-Class, Audi A6 or similar
A premium saloon for business travel and special occasions. A refined ride and a smartly dressed professional chauffeur.
3 passengers Up to 3 medium suitcases
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Your car, your schedule
Hourly Chauffeur Hire in Edinburgh
Hire a car and professional driver by the hour for meetings, shopping, tours and multi-stop days.
- Unlimited stops
- Driver on standby
- Flexible
- Any vehicle
In short
Hourly chauffeur hire from CabAir gives you a private car and professional driver for a set number of hours. Make as many stops as you like, change plans on the day and pay a transparent hourly rate agreed in advance.
Hourly Chauffeur Hire with CabAir
Some days do not fit a single A to B journey. Roadshows, property viewings, wedding-day logistics, multi-meeting schedules and sightseeing all work better with a car that waits for you. Hire by the hour and your driver stays with you, handles parking and keeps your day on time.
Unlimited stops
Visit as many places as fit into your booked hours.
Driver on standby
No need to find a taxi after each appointment.
Flexible
Extend on the day, subject to availability.
Any vehicle
From saloon to executive van, for solo guests or groups.
What hourly hire is perfect for
Hourly hire suits any day with more than two stops or an uncertain schedule.
- Business days with several meetings
- Shopping and sightseeing in Edinburgh
- Weddings and special occasions
- Property and site visits
- Hospital or family visits that run long
- Roadshows and client entertainment
Unlimited stops
Visit as many places as fit into your booked hours.
Driver on standby
No need to find a taxi after each appointment.
Quick answer
What is the minimum booking time?
Hourly hire is designed for flexible days. Choose the number of hours in the booking form and we will confirm the price immediately.
Distance or hourly: which should I choose?
Choose distance pricing for simple point-to-point journeys such as an airport transfer. Choose hourly hire when you need the car to wait, to visit multiple places or to be flexible. If you are unsure, send us your plan on WhatsApp and we will tell you which is cheaper.
For a classic day out beyond the city, our Scotland tours are planned around your interests with hourly flexibility built in.
Driver on standby
No need to find a taxi after each appointment.
Flexible
Extend on the day, subject to availability.
Quick answer
Can I extend my booking on the day?
Usually yes, if the driver and vehicle are free afterwards. Tell the driver as early as you can.
Business and corporate use
Companies use hourly hire to move visiting clients between offices, restaurants and the airport on one booking. Corporate accounts and invoicing are available. See corporate transfers for details.
Flexible
Extend on the day, subject to availability.
Any vehicle
From saloon to executive van, for solo guests or groups.
Quick answer
Does the price include waiting time?
Yes. Waiting is part of the hours you book.
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Everything you need for a smooth journey. Add extras when booking.
Meet and Greet
Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name sign and helps with luggage.
Child, infant and booster seats
Infant seat (0 to 15 months), child seat (15 months to 6 years) and backless booster (6 years and over). Add at checkout.
Flight monitoring
We track your flight live and adjust pick-up time if it is early or delayed.
Included
Free waiting time at the airport
One hour of free waiting time on airport pick-ups, counted from your landing time.
Included
Additional stop
Add a stop on the way for a hotel, shop or a friend. Add it in the booking form.
Return journey discount
Book your return at the same time and save an extra 5 percent.
5% off
Customer reviews
Rated Excellent by travellers across Scotland
619 verified Google reviews and a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award. Real feedback from real passengers.
“Exceptionally punctual, kept me in the loop continuously, highly recommended!”
“Fantastic service. Needed to go from Edinburgh airport to Fort William at short notice. Driver really nice guy, drove safely and the car was extremely clean. Would use again.”
“Perfect for early morning flights. Arrived early and got me to the airport at 4:30am. Very smooth experience! I've had other taxi services not show before at this time which is never nice, so I'm glad to have found a trusted service for early airport drop offs.”
What is the minimum booking time?
Hourly hire is designed for flexible days. Choose the number of hours in the booking form and we will confirm the price immediately.
Can I extend my booking on the day?
Usually yes, if the driver and vehicle are free afterwards. Tell the driver as early as you can.
Does the price include waiting time?
Yes. Waiting is part of the hours you book.
Can I travel outside Edinburgh?
Yes. Hourly hire can cover Fife, the Borders, Stirling and wider Scotland by agreement.
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