There are taxi companies listed under the Yellow Pages, as an alternative, you can also check with your Colombo hotel for a recommended cab service. There are also apps which you can download to your smartphone. Currently, two taxi services, Uber and Pick-Me offer this service; with personal apps, you can choose the type of vehicle you wish to hire and add your drop off location. Depending on the pick-up location, drop off location and type of vehicle you hire, you will get a pre-determined fare rate. Tuk tuk charges are the lowest.