Overpriced tuk tuks in Galle Fort, what is the fair price.
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Tuk tuk drivers waiting directly outside the main gates of Galle Fort are notorious for quoting triple the normal price. A fair, local price for a short trip from the Fort to the Galle train station is around 200 to 300 LKR. To completely avoid the stressful haggling, just download the PickMe app, which provides a transparent, metered fare instantly.
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