A private minibus is a relaxed way for a group to see more of Scotland in a day. You choose where to go and how long to stay, the driver handles the roads and parking, and the whole group travels together from your hotel or home.
Popular day trips from Edinburgh
- Stirling — Stirling Castle and the National Wallace Monument, about an hour from Edinburgh.
- The Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel — two of central Scotland's best-known landmarks, easy to combine with Stirling or Linlithgow.
- Linlithgow Palace — the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots, by Linlithgow Loch.
- Loch Lomond and the Trossachs — lochs, hills and lochside villages.
- The Highlands — longer days to Pitlochry, Perthshire or Glencoe.
- St Andrews and the Fife coast — the Home of Golf and the fishing villages of the East Neuk.
- Rosslyn Chapel and Midlothian — close to the city, ideal for a half day.
- East Lothian — beaches, castles and the Scottish Seabird Centre at North Berwick.
How day hire works
Choose Daily Hire when you book. Your quote shows the hours and miles included, and the driver stays with your group for the day. For a half day, hourly hire may cost less. Long trips to the Highlands make for a full day on the road, so plan your stops with travel time in mind.
Vehicles
Our 8, 16 and 24-seat minibuses suit families and small groups, and our coaches take up to 72 passengers. All come with a professional driver — we do not offer self-drive hire.
Get an instant price online, or contact our team if your plans are more complex.
Example prices
| Journey | Distance | 8-seat minibus | 16-seat minibus | Coach (33–72) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh to Stirling | 38 mi | from £110 | from £140 | from £205 |
| Edinburgh to St Andrews | 39 mi | from £115 | from £140 | from £205 |
| Edinburgh to Perth | 40 mi | from £115 | from £140 | from £205 |
| Edinburgh to Linlithgow | 20 mi | from £70 | from £115 | from £205 |
| Edinburgh to Inverness | 141 mi | from £335 | from £415 | from £560 |
One-way prices for a weekday daytime pick-up, worked out from our current rates (VAT included where it applies). They update automatically when our rates change. Evenings, weekends, return trips and the exact pick-up address can change the price, so the booking form always has the final figure.
