How much is a private transfer from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness?

From £495 + VAT (£594 inc. VAT) per vehicle, one way, in an executive saloon for up to three passengers. That is the price for the car, not per person, and includes fuel, parking and chilled water on board. A Mercedes V-Class for larger groups or a lot of luggage is quoted to your group.

Where will the chauffeur meet us at Edinburgh Airport?

In the arrivals hall, with a name board. Your chauffeur takes the luggage and walks you to the car.

What happens if our flight is delayed?

We track your flight and adjust the pickup time to when you actually land. You do not need to call us from the plane.

Can we stop on the way to Inverness?

Yes. Most guests stop once, usually at House of Bruar or Pitlochry, and it is built into the timing. A longer stop for lunch, a distillery visit or a walk turns the drive into part of the trip. Tell us when you book.

Should we fly into Inverness instead?

If there is a direct flight that suits you, Inverness Airport is 15 minutes from the city. Many international guests land in Edinburgh because there are more long-haul connections, and a private transfer north is then simpler than a train change and a taxi at the other end.

Edinburgh Airport to Inverness Transfer

We provide private chauffeur transfers from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness. Your chauffeur meets you in the arrivals hall, takes the bags and drives you straight to your Inverness hotel, home or the Loch Ness side. No train change at Perth, no hire car after a long flight.

The drive typically takes about 3 hours, depending on traffic and routing. We offer meet and greet at your pickup point, luggage handling, and comfortable Mercedes vehicles (executive saloon, SUV or V-Class for groups).

The Edinburgh Airport to Inverness route

Edinburgh Airport sits on the west side of the city, a few minutes from the Queensferry Crossing, so you are out of Edinburgh traffic almost as soon as you leave the car park. The M90 runs up through Fife to Perth in a little under an hour. At Broxden, on the edge of Perth, the A9 takes over and carries you the rest of the way north.

North of Perth the road follows the Tay and the Garry through Dunkeld, Pitlochry and Blair Atholl, then climbs to the Drumochter Pass at 460m, the highest point on the A9. From there it drops through Dalwhinnie and the Spey valley past Kingussie and Aviemore, crosses the Slochd summit and comes down into Inverness with the Moray Firth in front of you. More of the road is dual carriageway each year, and average speed cameras run the length of it, so the pace is steady rather than quick.

For an evening arrival, most of the second half is in the dark from October to March. That is when a professional driver who does this road every week earns the fare.

Suggested stops along the way

House of Bruar, just north of Blair Atholl and roughly halfway, is the usual stop: clean toilets, a food hall and a short waterfall walk behind the buildings. Pitlochry is the alternative if you want a coffee in a proper town. If you land hungry, say so when you book and we will plan the stop around lunch or dinner.

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Local tips from our drivers

We track your flight, so a late landing moves the pickup rather than leaving you rushing. Allow an extra 20 minutes in July and August, when caravans slow the single-carriageway sections north of Pitlochry. In winter the Drumochter Pass can close for a few hours in heavy snow. Your driver checks Traffic Scotland before leaving the airport and will tell you if the timing looks different. Friday afternoons are the busiest time on the A9 heading north.

Vehicle options

Executive saloon (up to 3 passengers)
Luxury SUV (up to 4 passengers)
Mercedes V-Class (up to 7 passengers, luggage)

From £495 + VAT (£594 inc. VAT) per vehicle, one way, in an executive saloon. Fuel, parking and chilled water on board are included. Larger vehicles are quoted to your group and luggage.Request a quote for your dates.

Planning a tour as well? See our Loch Ness tour from Inverness.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a private transfer from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness?: From £495 + VAT (£594 inc. VAT) per vehicle, one way, in an executive saloon for up to three passengers. That is the price for the car, not per person, and includes fuel, parking and chilled water on board. A Mercedes V-Class for larger groups or a lot of luggage is quoted to your group.
Where will the chauffeur meet us at Edinburgh Airport?: In the arrivals hall, with a name board. Your chauffeur takes the luggage and walks you to the car.
What happens if our flight is delayed?: We track your flight and adjust the pickup time to when you actually land. You do not need to call us from the plane.
Can we stop on the way to Inverness?: Yes. Most guests stop once, usually at House of Bruar or Pitlochry, and it is built into the timing. A longer stop for lunch, a distillery visit or a walk turns the drive into part of the trip. Tell us when you book.
Should we fly into Inverness instead?: If there is a direct flight that suits you, Inverness Airport is 15 minutes from the city. Many international guests land in Edinburgh because there are more long-haul connections, and a private transfer north is then simpler than a train change and a taxi at the other end.