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The 15 Best Car and Driver Tours in Sri Lanka

48 tours  ·  from $20 a head

Hiring a driver is the most common way round the island, and the quotes vary wildly. These 15 are compared on vehicle, what is included and whether the price is per person or per car.

Sri Lanka Personal Tour Driver in private vehicle - Arriving at Bandaranaike Airport
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Sri Lanka Personal Tour Driver in private vehicle

1.Sri Lanka Personal Tour Driver in private vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 747 reviews Our pick

Meet your English-speaking driver at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, then travel privately for 3 to 14 days on a route you choose together. Air conditioning, WiFi, water, child seats, and a stroller are included. Dilantha and Janaa are among the drivers named on past trips, but a specific driver is not guaranteed.

“We are so grateful we found this company for our 8 day trip around Sri Lanka. We traveled from Colombo to Kandy to Dambulla, and all the way back to Colombo with 3 guests in an incredibly spacious van for a reasonable cost. Our driver, Read more”

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AirPort CMB to Colombo (Private Taxi 24/7) Car, Van, Minibus - The 45-minute drive, and what it does not include
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AirPort CMB to Colombo (Private Taxi 24/7) Car, Van, Minibus

2.AirPort CMB to Colombo (Private Taxi 24/7) Car, Van, Minibus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 604 reviews · from $20Best value

A private driver meets you at Bandaranaike International Airport with a welcome display, helps with your luggage and takes your group to a Colombo hotel. Choose a car, van or minibus. The roughly 45-minute fare includes highway tolls, and the service operates around the clock.

“Best rates for taxi ..no one can beat Less taxi rates.”

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8 Days tour in Sri Lanka with privet driver and accommodations - Gregory Lake, Victoria Park, and the train to Ella
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8 Days tour in Sri Lanka with privet driver and accommodations

3.8 Days tour in Sri Lanka with privet driver and accommodations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 472 reviews · from $665

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur on an eight-day route through Sri Lanka. Expect cave temples, a sunrise climb at Sigiriya, hill-country tea stops, a scenic train ride if tickets are available, safari options, and beach time. Breakfast and accommodation are included; many entrance fees and activities cost extra. Guides on past trips include Eddie, Amila, and Niran.

“I just finished my trip, it was amazing and a wonderful experience. The communication, planning and the guide were just perfect. My driver was Mr. Janaka, he is a very friendly guide who is always on time. Always Make sure you feel comfortaRead more”

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Private Car & Driver for 07 Days Tour In Sri Lanka - Dambulla and the elephant parks start the journey
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Private Car & Driver for 07 Days Tour In Sri Lanka

4.Private Car & Driver for 07 Days Tour In Sri Lanka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews

A private, seven-day car-and-driver route links Dambulla, Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Yala, Galle, and Negombo. You choose your hotels and pay site and safari fees separately. Drivers praised on past trips include Hashu and Supun, but ask who is assigned to your booking. Expect early starts, long drives, and a train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella.

“Driver efficientissimo guida perfetta auto comfort rispetto del percorso richiesto perfetto esperienze consigliate al top consiglio vivamente questa agenzia sopratutto un grazie ad Hashu persona preparata e simpatica ,no potevamo trovare di meglio complimenti”

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Sri Lanka classic tour 8 Days with private driver,vehicle and H/B accommodations - Polonnaruwa and the Minneriya safari
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Sri Lanka classic tour 8 Days with private driver,vehicle and H/B accommodations

5.Sri Lanka classic tour 8 Days with private driver,vehicle and H/B accommodations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · from $623

This private Sri Lanka tour links ancient sites, hill-country scenery and the south coast by air-conditioned car or van with a driver-guide. Expect stops around Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Ella and Galle, plus a scenic train ride and Minneriya safari. Hotel class is selectable. Past guides include Kavishan, Milan and Aruna, though your assigned driver may differ.

“Milan was a fabulous driver/guide. Very helpful and attentive to our needs, and looked after us very well. I would highly recommend using Lanka Safe Tours for trips within Sri Lanka. We were a group of 3, and had our own a/c van to get around. It was a fabulous trip to SL!!”

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Sri Lanka Private Tour 8 days-Driver/vehicle/accommodation H/B - Day 3: Sigiriya and the road toward Kandy
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Sri Lanka Private Tour 8 days-Driver/vehicle/accommodation H/B

6.Sri Lanka Private Tour 8 days-Driver/vehicle/accommodation H/B

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · from $788

Travel for eight days in a private air-conditioned car or van, from the airport to Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Kandy, the tea country, Ella and the south coast. Seven hotel nights, breakfast and dinner are included. Your chauffeur handles the long drives, but you explore attractions on your own and pay entrance fees separately.

“What an incredible adventure! Let me start with saying communication and customization of the tour was a breeze ahead of time. I had zero issues traveling as a single woman. Manju was an amazing guide and host of his country. His ERead more”

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5 Days Tour in Sri Lanka (Hotels with Breakfast & Luxury Car) - Day 2: Waterfalls, tea country and the Ella train
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5 Days Tour in Sri Lanka (Hotels with Breakfast & Luxury Car)

7.5 Days Tour in Sri Lanka (Hotels with Breakfast & Luxury Car)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · from $400

This private five-day trip links Kandy, Ella, Yala, the south coast and Colombo by air-conditioned car, with four hotel nights and breakfast. Expect a full schedule: a Kandyan dance show, the Temple of the Tooth, tea country, a train ride, a Yala safari and Galle Fort. Drivers named in past trips include Sisira, Pradeep Ravindra, Roshan and Chandra Kumar, but your assigned driver may differ.

“Amazing time our driver Pradeep Ravindra was very informative, drove exceptionally well and kept us safe”

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Sri Lanka Car Rental with Driver per Day | Car Van or MiniBus Rental with Driver - Making the 100-kilometer allowance work
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Sri Lanka Car Rental with Driver per Day | Car Van or MiniBus Rental with Driver

8.Sri Lanka Car Rental with Driver per Day | Car Van or MiniBus Rental with Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · from $94

Set your own Sri Lanka itinerary with a private, air-conditioned car, van, or minibus and a professional driver-guide. Deyo Tours includes fuel, parking, highway charges, and chauffeur accommodation. The daily allowance is 100 km, with a 200 km bonus for bookings of five days or more. Driver Delon is one name to ask about, though a particular driver is not guaranteed.

“Delon was a great driver. Very smooth rides and extremely punctual. The car even had wifi and we Bluetooth our own music.”

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Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car) - See the city’s arts, crafts, and shopping stops
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Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)

9.Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 112 reviews

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Colombo in a private car for up to three people. The route can include Gangaramaya Temple, Pettah, the National Museum, Galle Face Green, and the Lotus Tower. Pickup and drop-off are offered, and you can ask to tailor the day. Entry fees are extra at several major sights.

“Colombo is a big city so this is a good way to get a Quick Look around. Also good being able to customise aspects based on preference.”

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Sri Lanka private tour package 9 night 10 Day with driver+vehicle+accommodations - Day 3: Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa
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Sri Lanka private tour package 9 night 10 Day with driver+vehicle+accommodations

10.Sri Lanka private tour package 9 night 10 Day with driver+vehicle+accommodations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $666

This private 10-day loop starts at Colombo airport and crosses Sri Lanka by car, from Anuradhapura, Sigiriya and Kandy to tea country, Yala, Galle and Mirissa. Nine hotel nights, breakfasts and dinners are included. Guides named in past trips include Prasanna, Kavishan and Havishan, but confirm who will lead your tour. Entry fees and safari jeep costs are extra.

“From the moment Kavishan picked us up at the airport he made us feel welcomed. We always felt well informed and comfortable during our trip, his driving was amazing, and he ensured we got the best out of all the events we attended. Read more”

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Sri Lanka Car and Driver Hire - Private Driver and Chauffeur - The airport arrival: one less thing to solve
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Sri Lanka Car and Driver Hire – Private Driver and Chauffeur

11.Sri Lanka Car and Driver Hire – Private Driver and Chauffeur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews

Arrange a private car and English-speaking driver for a Colombo airport transfer, a one-way journey, or a custom trip of up to 15 days. Your driver can adjust the route, make convenient stops, and help with local bookings. Mileage limits apply, and pickup is not available in northern Sri Lanka.

“Un chauffeur sérieux, à la conduite prudente et disponible. Nous avons fait un gros supplément km mais qui reste très correct en terme de tarif global pour le confort apporté ( la conduite De bon conseils et bon plans de notre chauffeur Suresh pour apporter du confort et de la découverte au voyage .”

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Colombo City Tour by Car – Private & All-Inclusive - Colonial Colombo: Town Hall, Fort and Wolvendaal Church
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Colombo City Tour by Car – Private & All-Inclusive

12.Colombo City Tour by Car – Private & All-Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $70

This private Colombo tour covers Pettah Market, Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square and the waterfront in an air-conditioned car, with hotel pickup and drop-off. The route also lists a tea outlet, historic churches and colonial-era landmarks. It costs $70 per person, but confirm which admissions and other costs are included, and whether your vehicle will be a car or tuk tuk.

“We went on a Colombo Tuk Tuk City Tour on December 11, 2024 with an amazing tour guide ROMESH! We had such a great time! Romesh showed us many sites, explained to us about the country's s history, people, etc. He is a very good driver, we felt safe!We finished our tour with a nice lunch. We would recommend this tour 100%. Thank you very much!”

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Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide - The guide can add context between the sights
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Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide

13.Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $72

Set your own Sri Lanka itinerary for 1 to 20 days, then travel from Colombo in a private car or minivan with an English-speaking driver-guide. Your guide can offer recommendations and help explain local places and culture. Transport, fuel, tolls, parking, and the guide’s expenses are included; your hotels, meals, entry fees, and any excess mileage are extra.

“My partner and I had a wonderful 7 day tour around sri lanka. Henry was friendly, kind and a great driver, getting us safely to each destination and helping to explain sri lankan culture and places and always handy - clean 'foreigner' toilet stops;) Dont hesitate, book this for your adventure:)”

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Sri Lanka Multi-Day Private Tour with Driver and Vehicle - Colombo: a useful first day, not a substitute for the island
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Sri Lanka Multi-Day Private Tour with Driver and Vehicle

14.Sri Lanka Multi-Day Private Tour with Driver and Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $65

Build a Sri Lanka trip from one to 20 days with a private English-speaking driver-guide and air-conditioned car or minivan. Start from a Colombo hotel, airport, or port, then choose cultural sites, tea country, beaches, wildlife parks, or city stops. Drivers named by past customers include Sazy, Rahuman, Zacky, and Zack.

“Our guide and driver were great. There's not a lot to see in Columbo, Sri Lanka. He managed to make it an enjoyable experience. The highlight of the tour was holding the monkeys. Our guide dealt with the monkey handlers for us.”

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AirPort CMB to Colombo Private Taxi 247 Lowest Price Mini Bus, Car, Van - The useful details at a glance
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AirPort CMB to Colombo Private Taxi 247 Lowest Price Mini Bus, Car, Van

15.AirPort CMB to Colombo Private Taxi 247 Lowest Price Mini Bus, Car, Van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $20

A private driver meets you at Bandaranaike International Airport’s Arrival Terminal and takes your group to a Colombo hotel in an air-conditioned car, van, or mini bus. Highway tolls and luggage assistance are included. The ride takes about an hour, and driver details are sent after booking.

“Excellent service. Professional, friendly and on time. Easy communication via messaging app, clear instructions for airport pick-up.”

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