Sri Lanka Car Rental with Driver: Set Your Own Itinerary

Travel Sri Lanka at your pace, not the tour schedule's

Rent a private car, van or minibus with a professional driver-guide in Sri Lanka for one to 15 days, with fuel and daily mileage included. You set the itinerary. The driver navigates, handles the vehicle and offers sightseeing tips along the way. Air-conditioned comfort and hotel or airport pickups are included. Meals and entrance fees are yours to arrange.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private car rental with chauffeur

• Book private car or van
• Meet professional driver-guide
• Travel with air-conditioned vehicle
• Receive sightseeing recommendations
• Drive up to 100 km per day
• Enjoy included fuel and insurance
• Use service for one to 30 days

The experience

This is a rental with a driver, not a guided tour on a fixed route. You decide where to go and how long to stay at each stop. The driver (a local who speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language) handles navigation, parking and the vehicle itself, and can recommend places and activities as you travel. The daily rate covers fuel for up to 100 kilometers. If you drive further, overage charges apply per extra kilometer. Air-conditioned vehicles range from a compact car to a minibus, depending on your group size.

Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or the airport are included. The vehicle comes with WiFi on board and passenger insurance. You pay separately for meals, entrance fees to attractions, and any activities you choose. The driver's accommodation is covered by the daily rate when you travel for more than one day. This setup works best for travelers who want to explore at their own rhythm without the constraints of a group schedule or the hassle of arranging local transport each day.

What’s included

• Private transportation with a professional driver-guide.
• fuel for up to 100 kilometers per day.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• WiFi on board.
• passenger insurance.
• highway charges and parking fees.
• driver accommodation for multi-day rentals.
• hotel and airport pickups and drop-offs.

Options for this experience

4 options

Chauffeur-driven car for one dayUp to 3 per booking · Guide in 5 languages · 04:00First-class service lasting 8 hours per day, with a maximum of 100 km per day. Each additional kilometer is charged at 150 LKR (0.50 $). Luxury sedans: Toyota Axio, Prius, Honda Fit Shuttle. For more than one day, ask us about an offer. Contact us by message or email. Pickup is included.

Minivan with chauffeur for one dayUp to 5 per booking · Guide in 5 languages · 04:00First-class service lasting 8 hours, with a maximum of 100 km per day. Each additional kilometer is charged at 200 LKR (0.50 $). Luxury KDH flat-roof van. For more than one day, ask us about an offer. Give us a call, send a message, or email. Pickup is included.

Big van with driver for one dayUp to 10 per booking · Guide in 5 languages · 18:00 and 20:00First-class service lasting 8 hours on one day, with a maximum of 100 km per day. Each additional kilometer is charged at 200 LKR (0.50 $). Toyota HiAce (KDH) high roof. For more than one day, ask us about an offer. Contact us by message or email. Pickup is included.

Minibus with driver for one dayUp to 15 per booking · Guide in 5 languages · 18:00 and 20:00First-class service lasting 8 hours on one day, with a maximum of 100 km per day. Each additional kilometer is charged at 200 LKR (0.50 $). Mitsubishi Rosa/Fuso and Toyota. For more than one day, ask us about an offer. Give us a call, send a message, or email. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 04:00, 18:00 and 20:00

Book up toStart time

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by SarisaraLanka Tours

Is this one for you?Choose a car if you're traveling solo or as a couple and want to move freely without the cost of a larger vehicle; pick a minivan or van for a small group who want their own transport and a local guide's recommendations without booking a fixed-route tour; book the minibus if your group is large enough to share the daily rate across many passengers.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

What vehicles are available and how many people can each one hold?

You can choose a compact car, a minivan, a big van or a minibus depending on your group size. The operator offers Toyota models (HiAce, Axio, Prius, Coaster) and Mitsubishi and Honda vehicles. Exact capacity varies by model. Contact the operator with your group size to confirm which vehicle suits you.

Does the daily rate cover everything except meals and entrance fees?

The daily rate includes fuel for up to 100 kilometers, the driver's wages and accommodation, passenger insurance, highway charges and parking fees. You pay separately for meals, entrance fees to attractions, activities and any personal expenses. If you drive more than 100 kilometers in a day, each additional kilometer is charged at a rate you can confirm before booking.

Can I book this for just a one-day transfer between cities?

This rental is designed for multi-day exploration with your own itinerary, not for single-leg transfers. If you need a transfer from one location to another, contact the operator directly to discuss options that may suit that need better.

Are hotel and airport pickups included in the rate?

Yes, hotel and airport pickups and drop-offs are included in the daily rate for all vehicle options.