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Bentota Taxi Rates — Airport Transfers & Fixed Fares
Bentota sits where the Bentota river meets the sea on Sri Lanka's south-west coast — a resort town of long golden beaches, river water sports and some of the island's best-known gardens. It is one of the first beach stops south of Colombo on the Southern Expressway.
Below are TaxiGo's live fixed fares to and from Bentota, straight from our price database. Fares are per vehicle, not per person, and include highway tolls, fuel and the driver.
Colombo Airport (CMB) to Bentota: about 108 km, 1 hour 40 mins by road — from Rs 15,720 for a mini car, Rs 16,560 for a sedan and Rs 22,020 for a van. Book this transfer.
Taxi fares to Bentota
| Route | Distance | Time | Mini car | Sedan | Van |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Bentota | 108 km | 1 hour 40 mins | Rs 15,720 | Rs 16,560 | Rs 22,020 |
| Colombo to Bentota | 101 km | 1 hour 38 mins | Rs 15,750 | Rs 16,555 | Rs 22,710 |
| Kandy to Bentota | 177 km | 4 hours 0 mins | Rs 30,513 | Rs 31,698 | Rs 38,670 |
| Weligama to Bentota | 89 km | 1 hour 25 mins | Rs 18,400 | Rs 19,590 | Rs 20,190 |
| Galle to Bentota | 70 km | 1 hour 14 mins | Rs 14,600 | Rs 15,600 | Rs 16,200 |
| Negombo to Bentota | 111 km | 1 hour 45 mins | Rs 16,140 | Rs 16,995 | Rs 22,590 |
| Nuwara Eliya to Bentota | 206 km | 5 hours 26 mins | Rs 35,414 | Rs 36,744 | Rs 44,760 |
| Mirissa to Bentota | 96 km | 1 hour 39 mins | Rs 19,800 | Rs 21,060 | Rs 21,660 |
| The Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya - Heritage Grand to Bentota | 206 km | 5 hours 28 mins | Rs 35,414 | Rs 36,744 | Rs 44,760 |
| Heritance Kandalama to Bentota | 225 km | 4 hours 29 mins | Rs 34,350 | Rs 35,775 | Rs 48,750 |
| Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort to Bentota | 128 km | 1 hour 56 mins | Rs 18,520 | Rs 19,460 | Rs 25,820 |
| Trincomalee to Bentota | 318 km | 5 hours 55 mins | Rs 48,300 | Rs 50,190 | Rs 68,280 |
| Hotel Riu Sri Lanka to Bentota | 15 km | 24 mins | Rs 6,350 | Rs 6,950 | Rs 11,000 |
| Haritha Villas + Spa to Bentota | 41 km | 1 hour 5 mins | Rs 9,210 | Rs 10,125 | Rs 11,750 |
Taxi fares from Bentota
| Route | Distance | Time | Mini car | Sedan | Van |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentota to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport | 108 km | 1 hour 40 mins | Rs 15,720 | Rs 16,560 | Rs 22,020 |
| Bentota to Colombo | 86 km | 1 hour 40 mins | Rs 17,800 | Rs 18,960 | Rs 19,560 |
| Bentota to Kandy | 179 km | 4 hours 6 mins | Rs 30,851 | Rs 32,046 | Rs 39,090 |
| Bentota to Galle | 71 km | 1 hour 17 mins | Rs 14,800 | Rs 15,810 | Rs 16,410 |
| Bentota to Negombo | 111 km | 1 hour 49 mins | Rs 17,250 | Rs 18,105 | Rs 24,810 |
| Bentota to Nuwara Eliya | 215 km | 5 hours 38 mins | Rs 36,935 | Rs 38,310 | Rs 46,650 |
| Bentota to Mirissa | 97 km | 1 hour 45 mins | Rs 20,000 | Rs 21,270 | Rs 21,870 |
| Bentota to Trincomalee | 320 km | 5 hours 56 mins | Rs 48,600 | Rs 50,500 | Rs 68,700 |
| Bentota to Yala National Park Sri Lanka | 207 km | 2 hours 56 mins | Rs 29,580 | Rs 30,915 | Rs 40,830 |
| Bentota to Hiriketiya Beach | 120 km | 2 hours 2 mins | Rs 18,600 | Rs 19,500 | Rs 26,700 |
| Bentota to Camelot Beach Hotel | 115 km | 1 hour 59 mins | Rs 17,850 | Rs 18,725 | Rs 25,650 |
| Bentota to Brief Garden Bevis Bawa | 8 km | 21 mins | Rs 4,740 | Rs 5,200 | Rs 8,200 |
| Bentota to Kande Viharaya Aluthgama | 4 km | 11 mins | Rs 3,820 | Rs 4,200 | Rs 6,600 |
| Bentota to Negombo Beach | 116 km | 2 hours 1 minute | Rs 18,000 | Rs 18,880 | Rs 25,860 |
Fares are live from our price database: per vehicle, not per person, including highway tolls, fuel and the driver. See every taxi route from Bentota or get an instant quote for any trip on the homepage.
Things to do in and around Bentota
Brief Garden
Bevis Bawa's hillside garden, filled with sculpture and tropical planting, a short drive inland.
Lunuganga
Architect Geoffrey Bawa's country estate on Dedduwa lake — the garden he shaped for decades.
Kosgoda turtle hatcheries
South of Bentota, Kosgoda is the best-known turtle nesting beach on the west coast, with conservation hatcheries.
Madu Ganga boat safari
At Balapitiya, a mangrove-lined estuary dotted with dozens of small islands; boat trips visit a cinnamon island and temples.
Kande Viharaya
The temple at Aluthgama with one of the tallest seated Buddha statues in Sri Lanka.
Water sports
The calm Bentota river is the place for jet-skis, banana boats and windsurfing.
Best time to visit Bentota
The south-west coast is at its best from November to April, with calm seas and sunny days. May to October is the monsoon season: rain showers and rough sea, though the river and gardens are still worth visiting.
Travel guides
Bentota taxi FAQs
How far is Bentota from Colombo Airport?
About 108 km — roughly 1 hour 40 mins by road using the expressway.
How much is a taxi from Colombo Airport to Bentota?
TaxiGo's fixed fare from Colombo Airport to Bentota starts from Rs 15,720 for the whole vehicle, including tolls and the driver.
What is there to do in Bentota?
Beaches, river water sports, Brief Garden, Geoffrey Bawa's Lunuganga, the Madu Ganga boat safari and the Kosgoda turtle hatcheries are all within a short drive.
Is Bentota good for families?
Yes. The calm Bentota river is good for water sports, the beaches are wide, and the main sights are close together, so drives stay short.
When is the sea calm in Bentota?
From about November to April. During the south-west monsoon (May to October) the sea is often too rough for swimming.
Can TaxiGo do a day trip from Bentota?
Yes — a driver can take you to Galle Fort, the Madu Ganga and Kosgoda in one day. Ask for a quote on the homepage or WhatsApp us.
