Travel safely with Welcome Pickups
Net Safety Score
We’ve introduced a metric indicating how safe travellers feel when using our services during the COVID-19 pandemic. After every ride, we ask each traveller to leave a review.
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20 minute gap between transfers
Following each ride, our drivers have at least 20 minutes to thoroughly clean the surfaces of the car and ventilate the cabin.
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Regular Car Sanitisation
Our drivers thoroughly sanitise and disinfect cars according to Welcome Safety Protocol
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Contactless ride
When you book, you can request to have zero contact with the driver during the transfer with just one click. In this case, the driver won’t help you with your luggage or shake hands.
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Sanitiser in every car
We provide hand sanitisers and hand wipes for all our travellers. Our drivers have their own sanitiser, which they use before and after every ride
Unbeatable price for your Glasgow airport transfers
Located in Scotland’s lowlands, Glasgow is a beautiful Scottish city nestled along the River Clyde. Known for its Victorian architecture, rich history and famous National Theatre of Scotland, there’s so much culture to enjoy in Glasgow. That’s why getting from Glasgow International airport as quickly as possible, so you can begin to explore is so important. The most convenient transfer option is to take a private Glasgow airport taxi.
As soon as your plane touches down at Glasgow International Airport (GLA), your Welcome Pickups driver will be ready and waiting for you just outside of the arrivals hall, at the designated pickup point. After a warm hello, your driver will lend a hand with any of your larger luggage items and will lead you to your pre-selected vehicle. Even if your flight is delayed, there’s no need to worry. All of our drivers are provided with live updates on your plane’s landing time.
As you take in the sights during your Glasgow airport transfer service, your driver will share with you a few local insider tips about how to make the most out of your time in the city and will answer any questions you may have. Whether you’re landing at Glasgow International Airport or Prestwick Airport let Welcome Pickups take care of all your transfer needs, so all you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.
Hand picked & english speaking drivers
Same price as a regular Taxi from the line
Drivers are always on time
24/7 Email & Phone support
How much does a taxi cost?
(05:00 - 24:00)
(00:00 - 05:00)
Welcome’s Glasgow airport taxi fleet
To ensure the comfort and safety of all our customers, we have different Glasgow airport taxi sizes to suit every group, available at both airports in Glasgow. If you’re travelling in a group of 4 people or fewer, you can enjoy a transfer in one of our stylish sedans. On the other hand, if your group is up to 8 people, you can all stretch out in one of our spacious people carrier vans.
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Directions for your Glasgow airport transfer
Glasgow International Airport (GLA), formerly known as Abbotsinch Airport, is the second busiest airport in Scotland and the main airport serving Glasgow city centre and the surrounding towns. The airport is located 14.5 km from the city centre, so your pre-booked Glasgow airport transfer shouldn’t take longer than 20 minutes.
After exiting the airport grounds, your driver will head east and merge onto the M8 Motorway. After around 12 minutes, they will take exit 15 and use the two right-hand lanes to merge onto Baird St/A804, after a few kilometres, your driver will then turn right onto Killermont St and then left into the heart of Glasgow.
Why book your Glasgow airport transfer with Welcome?
After a long flight, there’s nothing more comforting than getting to your hotel quickly and with no stress. Having to wait for public transport or carry your luggage through cold train or bus stations only puts a bad mood at the beginning of your trip. Taking a Welcome Pickups Glasgow airport taxi, on the other hand, means you can get your trip off to the best start. With unbeatable prices, guaranteed on-time pickups and 24/7 customer support, Welcome are the leaders in airport transfers in Scotland.
Cost of a Taxi from Glasgow airport
There are no set rates for the transfers to or from Glasgow airport to the city centre of Glasgow when using the local taxis. Instead, you will be charged based on the exact destination in the city, the car type and the number of people travelling. Having said that, the average cost for a Glasgow airport taxi service is €55 (£45 GBP).
