Private Driver & Vehicle Hire in Sri Lanka
Hiring a private vehicle with a driver can provide a transport option between destinations in Sri Lanka. Explore this service to discuss your route, travel dates, passenger needs and the arrangements available for your trip.
About thisService
The best way to see Sri Lanka is with your own vehicle and driver for the length of your stay. You decide each day's route and pace; your driver handles the roads, parking, timing and local knowledge, and stays with you from arrival to departure.
Vehicle hire with driver is priced per day and by distance, with the vehicle sized to your group. Combine it with your own hotel bookings, or ask us to build a complete tailor-made tour around it.
Service highlights
- Same vehicle and driver for the entire trip
- Daily flexibility – change the plan as you go
- Every vehicle category from sedan to coach
- Driver accommodation and meals arranged
- Pair with a tailor-made itinerary
VehiclesFor This Service
Choose by group size and luggage. Rates change by season and are confirmed in your quotation.
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Sedan / Car
Up to 3 passengers · 2–3 medium bags. Comfortable for couples and solo travellers – ideal for airport runs and city-to-city hops with light luggage.
How it works
- 1Tell us your dates, group size and rough route
- 2We recommend a vehicle and confirm a daily rate
- 3Your driver meets you on day one
- 4Travel the island at your own pace
Good to know
- Driver service is limited to 11 hours per day
- Night-time driving requires a separate arrangement
- Daily rates vary by season – confirmed in your quotation
Who it suits
Travellers on trips of three days or more who want the freedom of private transport without planning every leg separately.
Inclusions &Exclusions
What's included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Experienced English-speaking driver
- Fuel, parking and highway charges
- Bottled water
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Night-time driving (separate booking and arrangement)
- Driver service beyond 11 hours per day
- Entrance tickets if sightseeing stops are added
- Meals, personal expenses and gratuities
Frequently AskedQuestions
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City → City
City-to-City Transfers
Colombo to Kandy, Ella to Mirissa, Sigiriya to Galle – long-distance private transfers between any two points on the island, with scenic stops on the way if you want them.
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Airport Transfers
Private pickup at Bandaranaike International Airport straight to your hotel – and back again for your flight home – in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
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Hotel → Hotel
Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Move between hotels, or from your hotel to a day's activities and back, with a private driver who works around your check-in and check-out times.
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