TAXI TO AND FROM COLOMBO'S INTERNATIONL AIRPORT

Taxi and tuk-tuks are always a matter of bargain. The really honest ones should go by meters but it is common practice to agree a price before you ride.

A ride to or from Colombo's International Airport can cost from 2000Rs to 3000Rs depending from or to where in the city you are going or starting and depending on how good you are at knowing distances. 

The more you actually show you know the city the easier it'll be to get a good deal. 

Drivers will always pump up the price hoping you have no idea how far a place is.