Bentota Taxi Service
River and beach resorts on the south-west coast, an easy run from Colombo on the expressway.
आगंतुक मार्गदर्शिका: Bentota
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Journeys to and from Bentota
| Journey | Distance | Time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentota → Colombo Airport (CMB) | 108 km | 1 hr 44 min |
Rs 19,720
Mini / Small Car
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| Bentota → Galle | 65.3 km | 1 hr 25 min |
Rs 15,640
Mini / Small Car
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| Bentota → Colombo | 77.1 km | 1 hr 52 min |
Rs 16,770
Mini / Small Car
|
| Bentota → Negombo | 111.4 km | 1 hr 51 min |
Rs 20,050
Mini / Small Car
|
| Bentota → Kalutara | 19.8 km | 41 min |
Rs 2,780
Mini / Small Car
|
| Bentota → Beruwala | 10.5 km | 28 min |
Rs 1,590
Mini / Small Car
|
| Bentota → Wadduwa | 35.6 km | 1 hr 11 min |
Rs 12,790
Mini / Small Car
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Getting to and from Bentota
One of the easier runs from the airport — the expressway covers nearly all of it and the last part is a short stretch of ordinary road. The river mouth splits the area in two, and the hotels on the far bank take noticeably longer to reach than the distance suggests, because the crossing is at a fixed point rather than wherever you happen to be.
Arranging a pickup
Say which side of the river the hotel is on if you know; it saves a driver a doubling back that adds real time to a short journey. The resorts here are large and set back from the road behind their own gates, so the gate is the meeting point rather than the beach.
Questions about taxis in Bentota
How much is a taxi in Bentota?
From Rs 1,590 in a Mini / Small Car, to Beruwala: the lowest fare on the board. Each route below carries its own fixed price, distance and driving time — quoted before you book, with no meter and no surcharge on arrival.
Can I book a taxi from Bentota to Colombo airport?
Yes, and it is one of the routes most often booked from here. Give your flight number when you book and your driver has it. There is no automatic flight tracking yet, so if you are delayed, message your driver on the number in your confirmation. Extended waiting beyond the pickup window is chargeable on a point-to-point transfer, and the terms say by how much.
Are the drivers in Bentota verified?
Licence and vehicle are checked before a driver can quote, and each one has a profile showing their rating, experience and the exact car — including the registration — so you know who is coming before you book.
Near Bentota
Places to visit close to the city centre.
Day trips from Bentota
Further afield.