In Vavuniya, taxi fares are influenced by several factors.
Taxi price (2026)
Base fee (day)
60LKR
Price per KM
50LKR
Waiting time per hour
170LKR
Calculation Example
Consider a trip from your hotel to the Vavuniya city centre, covering a distance of 5 km. If you travel during the day and have one piece of luggage, your total fare will be 310LKR.
A 5km ride in Vavuniya costs about 310LKR. Enter your route to get a more accurate price. In general the price is affected by several factors including the route length and the driver’s waiting time.
How do I order a taxi in Vavuniya?
You can stop a taxi on the street in Vavuniya or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app in Vavuniya as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.
What other ways are there to get around in Vavuniya?
If you can’t find a taxi Vavuniya or the price is too high you can always take a bus, rent a scooter, a bicycle or a car. Walking is also a great option if it’s a short distance and the weather suits.
How do I calculate the taxi price in Vavuniya?
Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.co.uk. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Vavuniya taxi prices and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Vavuniya.
What’s the price of Taxi in Vavuniya per KM?
The starting price of a taxi in Vavuniya is 60.0LKR. Each KM is then priced at 50.0LKR. If you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 170.0LKR per hour.