Airports
 Edinburgh International Airport (EDI) is located seven miles to the west of the city, making it approximately a 30-minute drive, depending on traffic conditions. The airport offers a full range of passenger facilities including ATMs, currency exchanges, a post office, coffee shops, bars, a number of eateries and plenty of shops, including duty-free shopping. Car hire companies such as Alamo, Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National are represented at the airport, and are located in the Arrivals hall of the domestic terminal.
 Transfer to the city is available by bus and taxi. Double-decker bus service operates between the airport and Waverly Bridge in the centre, making a number of stops on the way. This service runs round the clock, with service more frequent at peak travel times. Travel time to the centre is 25 to 35 minutes, and although this is just a few minutes longer than the trip by taxi, it is significantly less costly. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Tourist Information Centre in the airport terminal or from the driver on the bus.
Airport taxi service is available as is service provided by the regular black city cabs. The airport taxis are slightly more expensive. Travel time to the centre ranges from 20 to 30 minutes.
Public Transport
 Edinburgh’s centre is relatively compact so it’s possible to visit a majority of the attractions of interest on foot. Cycling is another option. Edinburgh is considered to be one of the top cities in the UK for cycling, boasting an integrated network of off-road pathways around the city. If you’d like to cycle around Edinburgh, there are a number of hire companies found throughout the city.
 The city does not have an underground rail system so public transportation is limited to buses. Two companies provide service: Lothian buses, which are identified by their maroon and white colour; and First Edinburgh buses, which are green and white. The First Edinburgh bus routes continue to areas farther away from the centre than Lothian buses.
 Although tickets can be purchased from the bus driver, it’s possible for visitors to save on transportation costs by purchasing an Edinburgh Pass which permits unlimited travel on Lothian buses as well as return airport transfer by bus. The Pass also allows holders to have free access to numerous Edinburgh attractions. One, two and three days passes are available at the airport’s tourist information centre and on Princes Street.
 There are two types of taxi service within the city. Black city cabs are permitted to pick up passengers on the street, but minicabs must be ordered in advance by telephone. All black cabs are metered, and will display an orange ‘for hire’ light when available. They can also be found at taxi stands around the centre, and can be reserved by phone.
Providing you have a valid driving licence or an international driving licence, cars can be hired from the city centre or at the airport. The roads are easy to navigate but traffic can be congested during morning and evening rush hours. Normally the age to hire is 21 or above and please don't forget that they drive on the left-hand side of the road here.
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