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Best way to get from Colombo Airport to Mount Lavinia late at night?

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Priya Kapoor•12080 rep•2

We land at 11:30 PM. We booked our first few nights in Mount Lavinia. What is the safest and fairest priced transit option at midnight?

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At that hour, take an official Airport Taxi from the desk inside the arrivals hall. It is a fixed rate (usually around 6000-7000 LKR to Mount Lavinia). Because there is no traffic at midnight, the drive down the coastal road will only take about 45 minutes.

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Lakmal Perera•23480 rep•1

Do NOT take a tuk-tuk for that distance at midnight after a long flight. It is a 40km journey and you will be miserable with your luggage. Get a proper AC car.

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Dinesh Silva•19250 rep•1

Official taxi desk it is. I am willing to pay a bit more for fixed-rate peace of mind.

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Priya Kapoor•12080 rep•2

You can try ordering a PickMe or Uber, but at midnight, drivers often accept the ride and then message you asking for double the price in cash. The official taxi desk avoids all that haggling.

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Josh Carter•16460 rep•2

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