Kandy Taxi Rates 2026 — Fixed Fares in LKR & USD
Kandy 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
Kandy taxi prices — popular routes
| Route | Distance | Duration | Mini | Sedan | Van |
|---|
| Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport → Kandy | 114 km | 2 hours 47 mins | Rs 21,120 ($70) | Rs 21,990 ($73) | Rs 25,440 ($85) |
| Kandy → Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport | 113 km | 2 hours 44 mins | Rs 20,940 ($72) | Rs 21,805 ($75) | Rs 25,230 ($87) |
| Sigiriya → Kandy | 89 km | 2 hours 33 mins | Rs 19,290 ($66) | Rs 20,925 ($72) | Rs 23,750 ($82) |
| 98 Acres Resort & Spa → Kandy | 139 km | 3 hours 40 mins | Rs 24,830 ($83) | Rs 28,305 ($94) | Rs 34,270 ($115) |
| Colombo → Kandy | 100 km | 180 | Rs 1,000 ($10) | Rs 2,000 ($20) | Rs 3,000 ($30) |
| Kandy → Colombo | 144 km | 3 hours 18 mins | Rs 26,520 ($92) | Rs 27,540 ($95) | Rs 31,740 ($110) |
| Kandy → Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage | 39 km | 1 hour 15 mins | Rs 10,350 ($34) | Rs 11,235 ($37) | Rs 13,200 ($44) |
| Sheraton Colombo Hotel → Kandy | 125 km | 3 hours 25 mins | Rs 22,450 ($75) | Rs 25,575 ($85) | Rs 31,050 ($104) |
| Kandy → Wilpattu National Park | 155 km | 3 hours 34 mins | Rs 25,400 ($85) | Rs 29,575 ($99) | Rs 33,550 ($112) |
| Kandy → Nuwara Eliya | 73 km | 2 hours 30 mins | Rs 18,850 ($65) | Rs 20,245 ($70) | Rs 23,400 ($81) |
| Kandy → Jaffna | 316 km | 6 hours 21 mins | Rs 48,000 ($161) | Rs 49,880 ($167) | Rs 67,860 ($227) |
| Jetwing Vil Uyana → Kandy | 85 km | 2 hours 23 mins | Rs 15,650 ($52) | Rs 17,775 ($59) | Rs 21,850 ($73) |
| Kandy → Sigiriya Lion Rock | 89 km | 2 hours 29 mins | Rs 19,290 ($66) | Rs 20,925 ($72) | Rs 23,750 ($82) |
| Minneriya National Park → Kandy | 100 km | 2 hours 37 mins | Rs 18,200 ($61) | Rs 20,700 ($69) | Rs 25,300 ($84) |
| DIVINGURU Unawatuna → Kandy | 222 km | 4 hours 27 mins | Rs 31,680 ($106) | Rs 37,530 ($125) | Rs 43,180 ($144) |
| Le Grand Galle → Kandy | 222 km | 4 hours 33 mins | Rs 33,900 ($113) | Rs 35,310 ($118) | Rs 48,120 ($161) |
| Pasikuda Beach → kandy | 190 km | 4 hours 18 mins | Rs 32,710 ($109) | Rs 33,960 ($113) | Rs 41,400 ($138) |
| Arugam Bay → Kandy | 215 km | 4 hours 58 mins | Rs 36,935 ($128) | Rs 38,310 ($133) | Rs 46,650 ($161) |
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