OneCeylon
colombo
All questions

What is a fair tuk tuk price per kilometer in Colombo?

Seen by 1,262 travellers
Jump to the accepted answer
T
Tina N.•145 rep

I want to make sure I am not overpaying. What is the standard meter rate right now.

0
colombobudget-traveltransportation

1 Answer from travellers

✓Accepted Answer

If you hail a tuk tuk on the street in Colombo, insist they use the meter. If they refuse, use the PickMe app. The app rate is roughly 100 to 120 LKR per kilometer.

0
K
Kamal P.•240 rep•1

Scam Watch: colombo

Broken Meter ScamVerified

Driver claims the meter is broken and quotes an inflated flat rate. Common on arrival at airport or railway stations when tourists are tired and disoriented.

👍 67•by virajperera
Government TukTuk ScamVerified

Drivers wearing official-looking uniforms claim to be "government-approved" and charge 3-5x normal rates. They may have fake badges or ID cards.

👍 52•by virajperera
Milk Powder Beggar ScamVerified

Women with babies approach asking you to buy milk powder at a nearby shop (not cash). The shop is run by accomplices and charges 5-10x normal price.

👍 25•by virajperera
Report a scam →

You must be logged in to post an answer.

Log In to Answer

Related questions

Browse all questions