Yala Taxi Rates 2026 — Fixed Fares in LKR & USD
Yala 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
Yala taxi prices — popular routes
| Route | Distance | Duration | Mini | Sedan | Van |
|---|
| Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport → Yala National Park Sri Lanka | 287 km | 3 hours 49 mins | Rs 40,780 ($141) | Rs 42,515 ($147) | Rs 56,030 ($194) |
| Yala National Park Sri Lanka → Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport | 284 km | 3 hours 46 mins | Rs 40,360 ($135) | Rs 47,760 ($160) | Rs 54,960 ($184) |
| Cafe Aroma Inn → Yala National Park Sri Lanka | 180 km | 4 hours 16 mins | Rs 29,400 ($98) | Rs 34,200 ($114) | Rs 38,800 ($130) |
| Colombo → Yala National Park Sri Lanka | 280 km | 3 hours 48 mins | Rs 39,800 ($133) | Rs 47,100 ($158) | Rs 54,200 ($181) |
| Kalmunai → Yala National Park Sri Lanka | 150 km | 3 hours 9 mins | Rs 24,600 ($82) | Rs 28,650 ($96) | Rs 32,500 ($109) |
| Shangri-La Colombo → Yala National Park Sri Lanka | 282 km | 3 hours 55 mins | Rs 40,080 ($134) | Rs 47,430 ($159) | Rs 54,580 ($183) |
| Galle → Yala National Park Sri Lanka | 152 km | 2 hours 14 mins | Rs 21,880 ($73) | Rs 22,940 ($76) | Rs 30,380 ($101) |
| The Fortress Resort and Spa Galle → Yala National Park Sri Lanka | 141 km | 2 hours 8 mins | Rs 25,170 ($84) | Rs 28,695 ($96) | Rs 34,730 ($116) |
| Dots Bay House → Yala National Park Sri Lanka | 102 km | 1 hour 44 mins | Rs 18,540 ($62) | Rs 21,090 ($70) | Rs 25,760 ($86) |
| LA PLAYA Hiriketiya → Yala National Park Sri Lanka | 102 km | 1 hour 43 mins | Rs 18,540 ($62) | Rs 21,090 ($70) | Rs 25,760 ($86) |
| Batticaloa → Yala National Park Sri Lanka | 175 km | 3 hours 25 mins | Rs 26,850 ($90) | Rs 28,025 ($94) | Rs 38,250 ($128) |
| Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo → Yala National Park Sri Lanka | 261 km | 3 hours 54 mins | Rs 37,140 ($124) | Rs 43,965 ($147) | Rs 50,590 ($169) |
| Hotel Riu Sri Lanka → Yala National Park Sri Lanka | 188 km | 2 hours 45 mins | Rs 30,680 ($102) | Rs 35,680 ($119) | Rs 40,480 ($135) |
| The Bartizan Galle Fort → Yala National Park Sri Lanka | 152 km | 2 hours 15 mins | Rs 24,920 ($83) | Rs 29,020 ($97) | Rs 32,920 ($110) |
| The Sun House → Yala National Park Sri Lanka | 151 km | 2 hours 12 mins | Rs 24,760 ($83) | Rs 28,835 ($96) | Rs 32,710 ($109) |
| Jetwing Colombo Seven → Yala National Park Sri Lanka | 258 km | 3 hours 45 mins | Rs 36,720 ($123) | Rs 43,470 ($145) | Rs 50,020 ($167) |
| Taj Samudra → Yala National Park Sri Lanka | 262 km | 3 hours 55 mins | Rs 37,280 ($125) | Rs 44,130 ($148) | Rs 50,780 ($170) |
| The Steuart by Citrus → Yala National Park Sri Lanka | 282 km | 3 hours 53 mins | Rs 40,080 ($134) | Rs 47,430 ($159) | Rs 54,580 ($183) |
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