Our guests arriving in Sri Lanka at the airport welcome signOur guests at the Nine Arches Bridge in EllaOur guests in front of Sigiriya RockA family of our guests at the Nine Arches Bridge in Ella

Your car, your driver, your route

Private Driver in Sri Lanka

Plan your own route and travel it in a private air-conditioned car or van with an English-speaking local driver. Send us your itinerary and we'll reply with a personal quote.

Since 1980

A car and driver for the trip you've planned

Not every traveller wants a fixed package. We'll provide the vehicle and a driver who knows the roads, for as many days as you need. You choose the stops and the pace; we take care of the driving.

How it works

Three steps to your quote

  1. Send your route

    Tell us your dates, how many of you are travelling and every place you'd like to visit.

  2. We send a quote

    We check the route and the distance, suggest the right vehicle and reply with a personal quote.

  3. We introduce your driver

    One of our representatives meets you at the airport and introduces you to your driver, who then stays with you for the whole trip.

Our vehicles

Choose your vehicle

All our vehicles are air-conditioned. Child seats are available on request.

Couples and small families

Car

  • Ideal for up to 3 guests
  • Air-conditioned
  • Child seat on request
Quote for a car

Families and small groups

Van

  • Up to 8 guests
  • Air-conditioned
  • Child seat on request
Quote for a van

Travelling as a bigger group? We also have mini-coaches. Choose “Mini-coach” in the form below.

Photos show examples from our fleet. The car or van for your trip may be a different model.

Your driver

An English-speaking driver for your whole trip

Your driver takes care of the road so you can enjoy the view. Our drivers speak English, but they are drivers rather than tour guides. If you'd like a guide to explain the history and culture at the sites, you can request guide services separately when you ask for your quote.

  • English-speaking driver
  • Fuel, highway tolls and parking included
  • Driver's meals and accommodation included
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off

Not sure which suits you?

Private driver or private tour?

Private driver Private tour
Route You plan it We plan it with you
Hotels You book them, or ask us to arrange them We book them
Your driver English-speaking driver (guide on request) English-speaking driver (chauffeur guide on request)
Start here Quote form below Tour Packages →

Free, no-obligation quote

Tell us about your trip

Questions

Private driver FAQ

How much does a private driver in Sri Lanka cost?

It depends on the route, the number of days and the vehicle. Fuel, highway tolls, parking and the driver's meals and accommodation are all included. Send us your plan and we'll reply with a personal quote.

Will someone meet us at the airport?

Yes. One of our representatives meets you at the airport when you arrive and introduces you to your driver. At the end of the trip, your driver takes you back to the airport for your flight.

Where does the driver stay at night?

The driver's accommodation and meals are included in our quote, so you don't need to arrange or pay for them.

Can we change the route during the trip?

No. The quote is based on the distance of your route, so the route is fixed once we have quoted it. Please list every place you'd like to visit when you ask for your quote.

Does the driver also guide us at the sites?

No. Our drivers speak English but are not tour guides. If you'd like a guide to explain the history and culture, you can request guide services separately: tick the guide box in the quote form and we'll include it in your quote.

Rather have everything arranged?

Browse our 12 private round tours, each with its own vehicle and an English-speaking driver.

See tour packages