For a convenient travel option through Dundee, taxi companies are available to be pre-booked or hailed off the street. There are also a number of taxi ranks throughout the city and at the airport to help make your journey as fast and as convenient as possible.
Dundee Taxi Ranks
Taxi hire in Dundee comes in two main forms: taxis that must be pre-booked, and taxis that can be hailed from the street. If you’re out and about then hailing a taxi, or going to a taxi rank, could be the most convenient option. Only taxis with a special license are able to pick up passengers in this way.
The main Dundee taxi ranks can be found near the Cathedral, outside the Overgate shopping centre, and below the McManus Galleries. You can also find specially licensed taxis available to hire outside of the railway station, or you can pre-arrange a taxi company to pick you up at the time your train is scheduled to arrive.
Taxi Travel to and From the Airport
The airport is conveniently just a five minute drive out of the City Centre, meaning that taxi travel is a convenient and cost effective choice for your journey. Booking a Dundee taxi in advance for travel to the airport is the most convenient option, which will take you to a drop off point just five minutes’ walk away from the Terminal.
Taxis are available from the airport without booking in advance, from the special taxi rank. Only certain taxi drivers are licensed to wait at these areas, and you may also want to book a taxi in advance for the best rates into Dundee.
For those travelling into Dundee by bus, taxis are available from the bus station direct to the airport.
Tips for Taxi Hire in Dundee
Although Dundee taxi hire is generally very safe, there are a few reasons why you may choose not to get into a particular taxi. Most importantly, Dundee taxis are required to have a license to take passengers. If they don’t have a license, they may not be insured in the case of any accidents. Ask to see the license if you’re in doubt, or simply find another taxi.
If there’s no taxi meter in the vehicle then it’s important to work out the fair for your journey before you get started, to avoid any argument later on. If anyone jumps in your taxi and suggests that you share the ride, it’s also a good idea to refuse. It isn’t unknown for criminals to work in pairs, and you need to feel safe.