Car hire
Rent a car
Sri Lanka car hire with a driver
Air-conditioned cars, vans and SUVs with a licensed, English-speaking driver. Airport transfers, day trips or a whole holiday on the road.
Chauffeur-driven
Why hire a car with a driver?
Sri Lanka's roads are narrow, winding and busy with buses, tuk-tuks and the odd elephant. Visitors who want to drive themselves also need extra local permits on top of their own licence. With a driver, you skip the stress and the paperwork, and you gain a local who knows the shortcuts, the safe places to stop and the best rice and curry on the way.
Our drivers are careful, experienced and know the whole island, from the airport and Colombo to the hill country, the national parks and the beaches of the south and east.
How you can use it
One car, every kind of trip
Airport transfers
We meet you at Bandaranaike International Airport with your name on a board and drive you straight to your hotel.
Day trips
Sigiriya from Kandy, Galle from Colombo, a safari at Yala or a day by the sea. Your driver waits while you explore and brings you back.
Round-island trips
Keep the same car and driver for a week or more and travel at your own pace. We can book the hotels too, or you choose your own.
Families and groups
Spacious vans for families and groups of friends, with room for luggage and child seats on request.
Our vehicles
Cars, vans and SUVs
Car
For couples and small families travelling light.
SUV
Extra comfort and space for longer drives into the hills.
Van
For families and groups, with room for everyone's luggage.
What's included
Air-conditioned vehicle, cleaned before every trip
Licensed, English-speaking driver
Airport meet and greet
Bottled water in the vehicle
Child seats on request
Help on WhatsApp throughout your trip
Prices on request, based on the vehicle, the number of days and your route.
How it works
1
Tell us your plans
Send your dates, pick-up point, number of travellers and where you want to go.
2
Get a clear quote
We suggest the right vehicle and send one price, with no surprises.
3
Meet your driver
Your driver is waiting at the airport or your hotel, ready to go.
Car hire questions
Planning a longer trip? See our private tour packages, which include the car, the driver and hand-picked hotels.
Can I hire a car without a driver in Sri Lanka?
We only hire cars with a professional driver. Driving yourself needs extra local permits on top of your licence, and with busy, winding roads most visitors find a driver safer and far more relaxing.
How much does car hire with a driver cost in Sri Lanka?
The price depends on the vehicle, the number of days and the distance you plan to cover. Send us your route and dates and we will reply with a clear quote.
Can you pick us up from Colombo airport?
Yes. We meet you at Bandaranaike International Airport, the main airport near Colombo, and can take you to any hotel on the island.
Where does the driver stay on a multi-day trip?
Most hotels in Sri Lanka have rooms set aside for drivers. We arrange your driver's stay, so you do not need to worry about it.
Can we change the plan during the trip?
Of course. Tell your driver or message us if you want to stay longer somewhere, add a stop or skip a day's drive, and we will rearrange things.
Your car, your driver, your pace.
Tell us your dates, who is travelling and what you love. We will reply with a route and a quote, with no obligation.