Nuwara Eliya Taxi Rates 2026 — Fixed Fares in LKR & USD
Nuwara Eliya 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
Nuwara Eliya taxi prices — popular routes
| Route | Distance | Duration | Mini | Sedan | Van |
|---|
| Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport → Nuwara Eliya | 152 km | 4 hours 40 mins | Rs 26,440 ($91) | Rs 27,500 ($95) | Rs 33,420 ($116) |
| Nuwara Eliya → Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport | 157 km | 4 hours 43 mins | Rs 27,133 ($91) | Rs 28,218 ($94) | Rs 34,470 ($115) |
| Kandy → Nuwara Eliya | 73 km | 2 hours 30 mins | Rs 18,850 ($65) | Rs 20,245 ($70) | Rs 23,400 ($81) |
| Ella → Nuwara Eliya | 56 km | 1 hour 52 mins | Rs 14,600 ($50) | Rs 15,740 ($54) | Rs 18,300 ($63) |
| Nuwara Eliya → Sigiriya Lion Rock | 192 km | 4 hours 39 mins | Rs 33,048 ($114) | Rs 34,308 ($119) | Rs 41,820 ($145) |
| Galle → Nuwara Eliya | 256 km | 5 hours 13 mins | Rs 39,000 ($135) | Rs 40,580 ($140) | Rs 55,260 ($191) |
| Cafe Aroma Inn → Nuwara Eliya | 77 km | 2 hours 36 mins | Rs 19,455 ($65) | Rs 22,319 ($74) | Rs 29,140 ($97) |
| Le Grand Galle → Nuwara Eliya | 254 km | 5 hours 4 mins | Rs 36,160 ($121) | Rs 42,810 ($143) | Rs 49,260 ($165) |
| Arugam Bay → Nuwara Eliya | 178 km | 4 hours 43 mins | Rs 29,080 ($97) | Rs 33,830 ($113) | Rs 38,380 ($128) |
| Colombo 04 → Nuwara Eliya | 162 km | 5 hours 11 mins | Rs 26,520 ($88) | Rs 30,870 ($103) | Rs 35,020 ($117) |
| Seven Turtles → Nuwara Eliya | 186 km | 4 hours 22 mins | Rs 30,360 ($101) | Rs 35,310 ($118) | Rs 40,060 ($134) |
| Galle Dutch Fort → Nuwara Eliya | 254 km | 5 hours 3 mins | Rs 36,160 ($121) | Rs 42,810 ($143) | Rs 49,260 ($165) |
| Nuwara Eliya → Nuwara Eliya | 0 km | 0 mins | Rs 2,900 ($10) | Rs 3,200 ($11) | Rs 5,000 ($17) |
| Nuwara Eliya → Sigiriya | 192 km | 4 hours 37 mins | Rs 33,048 ($114) | Rs 34,308 ($119) | Rs 41,820 ($145) |
| Nuwara Eliya → Galle | 252 km | 4 hours 59 mins | Rs 38,400 ($133) | Rs 39,960 ($138) | Rs 54,420 ($188) |
| Dots Bay House → Nuwara Eliya | 204 km | 4 hours 33 mins | Rs 29,160 ($97) | Rs 34,560 ($115) | Rs 39,760 ($133) |
| Nuwara Eliya → Arugam Bay | 178 km | 4 hours 36 mins | Rs 29,080 ($97) | Rs 33,830 ($113) | Rs 38,380 ($128) |
| LA PLAYA Hiriketiya → Nuwara Eliya | 204 km | 4 hours 33 mins | Rs 29,160 ($97) | Rs 34,560 ($115) | Rs 39,760 ($133) |
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