Ella Taxi Rates 2026 — Fixed Fares in LKR & USD
Ella taxi prices with TaxiGo, Sri Lanka's fixed-fare taxi and transfer service. Every fare below comes straight from our live price database — the same price you see is the price you pay, per vehicle (not per person), including highway tolls, fuel and driver fees. Choose a mini car for couples, a sedan for up to 3 passengers, or an air-conditioned van for families and groups of up to 8 with luggage.
- ✔ Fixed all-inclusive price — tolls, fuel & driver included, no hidden fees
- ✔ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup (policy)
- ✔ Airport meet & greet with nameboard
- ✔ English-speaking drivers, available 24/7
- ✔ Rated 4.9/5 from 600+ TripAdvisor reviews
Ella taxi prices — popular routes
| Route | Distance | Duration | Mini | Sedan | Van |
|---|
| Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport → Ella town | 333 km | 4 hours 48 mins | Rs 47,220 ($163) | Rs 49,185 ($170) | Rs 64,770 ($224) |
| Ella Town → Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport | 332 km | 4 hours 47 mins | Rs 47,080 ($157) | Rs 49,040 ($164) | Rs 64,580 ($216) |
| Ella town → Colombo | 311 km | 4 hours 50 mins | Rs 44,140 ($153) | Rs 45,995 ($159) | Rs 60,590 ($210) |
| Ella Town → Tissamaharama | 88 km | 1 hour 54 mins | Rs 18,040 ($60) | Rs 19,360 ($64) | Rs 27,720 ($93) |
| Colombo → Ella | 311 km | 4 hours 49 mins | Rs 44,140 ($153) | Rs 45,995 ($159) | Rs 60,590 ($210) |
| Galle → Ella | 198 km | 3 hours 16 mins | Rs 30,300 ($101) | Rs 31,590 ($106) | Rs 43,080 ($144) |
| Ella → Nuwara Eliya | 56 km | 1 hour 52 mins | Rs 14,600 ($50) | Rs 15,740 ($54) | Rs 18,300 ($63) |
| Ella → Arugam Bay | 133 km | 2 hours 57 mins | Rs 20,550 ($71) | Rs 21,515 ($74) | Rs 29,430 ($102) |
| Ella Town → Sigiriya Lion Rock | 185 km | 4 hours 16 mins | Rs 30,200 ($101) | Rs 35,125 ($117) | Rs 39,850 ($133) |
| Kai Beach Club Weligama → Ella Town | 177 km | 2 hours 59 mins | Rs 28,920 ($97) | Rs 33,645 ($112) | Rs 38,170 ($128) |
| Cafe Aroma Inn → Ella Town | 138 km | 3 hours 41 mins | Rs 24,660 ($82) | Rs 28,110 ($94) | Rs 34,040 ($114) |
| DIVINGURU Unawatuna → Ella | 197 km | 3 hours 11 mins | Rs 28,180 ($94) | Rs 33,405 ($112) | Rs 38,430 ($128) |
| Le Grand Galle → Ella | 199 km | 3 hours 16 mins | Rs 28,460 ($95) | Rs 33,735 ($113) | Rs 38,810 ($130) |
| Arugam Bay → Ella | 135 km | 3 hours 7 mins | Rs 24,900 ($86) | Rs 25,875 ($89) | Rs 29,850 ($103) |
| Seven Turtles → Ella Town | 130 km | 2 hours 34 mins | Rs 23,300 ($78) | Rs 26,550 ($89) | Rs 32,200 ($108) |
| Galle → Ella town | 199 km | 3 hours 20 mins | Rs 30,450 ($105) | Rs 31,745 ($110) | Rs 43,290 ($150) |
| The Trees Kandy → Ella Town | 138 km | 3 hours 40 mins | Rs 24,660 ($82) | Rs 28,110 ($94) | Rs 34,040 ($114) |
| Heritance Tea Factory → Ella | 71 km | 2 hours 27 mins | Rs 18,165 ($60) | Rs 20,837 ($69) | Rs 27,220 ($91) |
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