Sri Lanka Car and Driver Hire - Private Driver & Chauffeur
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 20 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Sri Lanka Car and Driver Hire - Private Driver & Chauffeur worth booking?
Sri Lanka Car and Driver Hire - Private Driver & Chauffeur is a 480-hour experience in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from $47 per person. It scores 77 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 20 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 77 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (20)
- Duration
- 480 hours
- From
- $47 per person
Travel Sri Lanka with your own private car and English-speaking driver. Choose a one-way journey or a multi-day tour of up to 20 days, plan your own route, add sightseeing stops and change your plans along the way. All drivers are SLTDA-licensed tourist chauffeurs. Fuel, highway tolls, parking and driver accommodation and meals are included, with 24/7 WhatsApp support throughout your journey. Pickup is available from Colombo, Bandaranaike International Airport and Negombo. For other pickup areas, contact us before booking. Each package includes a total kilometer allowance suited to the number of travel days. There is no daily kilometer limit, so you can use the distance across your trip as needed. Mileage is recorded and shared with you during the journey. You can pay the additional amount directly to the driver
What you get
About this experience
Travel Sri Lanka with your own private car and English-speaking driver. Choose a one-way journey or a multi-day tour of up to 20 days, plan your own route, add sightseeing stops and change your plans along the way. All drivers are SLTDA-licensed tourist chauffeurs. Fuel, highway tolls, parking and driver accommodation and meals are included, with 24/7 WhatsApp support throughout your journey. Pickup is available from Colombo, Bandaranaike International Airport and Negombo. For other pickup areas, contact us before booking. Each package includes a total kilometer allowance suited to the number of travel days. There is no daily kilometer limit, so you can use the distance across your trip as needed. Mileage is recorded and shared with you during the journey. You can pay the additional amount directly to the driver
What's included
Included
- Fixed total kilometer allowance according to the selected package
- Fuel, highway tolls and parking fees
- Luggage handling and assistance
- Passenger insurance
- 24/7 WhatsApp support during your journey
- Complimentary bottled water – 1 x 500ml per person, per day
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for exclusive use
- Flexible itinerary and sightseeing stops within the booked package
- Pickup from Colombo City, Bandaranaike International Airport or Negombo
- Chauffeur accommodation, meals and expenses
- Professional English-speaking SLTDA-licensed tourist chauffeur
Not included
- Guest accommodation
- Attraction entrance fees, activities and local guides
- Personal expenses
- Additional kilometers beyond the included package allowance
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Ends at
We can drop you off anywhere in Colombo, Negombo, or at any destination across Sri Lanka, depending on your travel plans.
Ends at
We can drop you off anywhere in Colombo, Negombo, or at any destination across Sri Lanka, depending on your travel plans.
Options you can book
Premium Sedan Car – 18 Days
Premium Private Transfer: — Exclusive vehicle with a professional English-speaking chauffeur Duration: 18 days: — 1440 km included, extra km USD 0.5, up to 10 hours of driving per day Modern Sedan: — Comfortable, air-conditioned, well-maintained car Pickup included
Premium Sedan Car – 10 Days
Premium Private Transfer: — Exclusive vehicle with a professional English-speaking chauffeur Duration: 10 days: — 800 km included, extra km USD 0.5, up to 10 hours of driving per day Modern Sedan: — Comfortable, air-conditioned, well-maintained car Pickup included
Premium Sedan Car – 19 Days
Premium Private Transfer: — Exclusive vehicle with a professional English-speaking chauffeur Duration: 19 days: — 1,520 km included, extra km USD 0.5, up to 10 hours of driving per day Modern Sedan: — Comfortable, air-conditioned, well-maintained car Pickup included
Premium Sedan Car – 16 Days
Premium Private Transfer: — Exclusive vehicle with a professional English-speaking chauffeur Duration: 16 days: — 1,280 km included, extra km USD 0.5, up to 10 hours of driving per day Modern Sedan: Modern Sedan — Comfortable, air-conditioned, well-maintained car Pickup included
Premium Sedan Car – 15 Days
Premium Private Transfer: — Exclusive vehicle with a professional English-speaking chauffeur Duration: 15 days: — 1,200 km included, extra km USD 0.5, up to 10 hours of driving per day Modern Sedan: — Comfortable, air-conditioned, well-maintained car Pickup included
Premium Sedan Car – 22 Days
Premium Private Transfer: — Exclusive vehicle with a professional English-speaking chauffeur Duration: 22 days: — 1,760 km included, extra km USD 0.4, up to 10 hours of driving per day Modern Sedan: — Comfortable, air-conditioned, well-maintained car Pickup included
Premium Sedan Car – 11 Days
Premium Private Transfer: — Exclusive vehicle with a professional English-speaking chauffeur Duration: 11 days: — 880 km included, extra km USD 0.5, up to 10 hours of driving per day Modern Sedan: — Comfortable, air-conditioned, well-maintained car Pickup included
Premium Sedan Car – 5 Days
Premium Private Transfer: — Exclusive vehicle with a professional English-speaking chauffeur Duration: 5 days: — 400 km included, extra km USD 0.5, up to 10 hours of driving per day Modern Sedan: — Comfortable, air-conditioned, well-maintained car Pickup included
Premium Sedan Car – 17 Days
Premium Private Transfer: — Exclusive vehicle with a professional English-speaking chauffeur Duration: 17 days: — 1,360 km included, extra km USD 0.5, up to 10 hours of driving per day Modern Sedan: — Comfortable, air-conditioned, well-maintained car Pickup included
Premium Sedan Car – 21 Days
Premium Private Transfer: — Exclusive vehicle with a professional English-speaking chauffeur Duration: 21 days: — 1,680 km included, extra km USD 0.4, up to 10 hours of driving per day Modern Sedan: — Comfortable, air-conditioned, well-maintained car Pickup included
Premium Sedan Car – 6 Days
Premium Private Transfer: — Exclusive vehicle with a professional English-speaking chauffeur Duration: 6 days: — 480 km included, extra km USD 0.5, up to 10 hours of driving per day Modern Sedan: — Comfortable, air-conditioned, well-maintained car Pickup included
Premium Sedan Car – 7 Days
Premium Private Transfer: — Exclusive vehicle with a professional English-speaking chauffeur Duration: 7 days: — 560 km included, extra km USD 0.5, up to 10 hours of driving per day Modern Sedan: — Comfortable, air-conditioned, well-maintained car Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 3 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Ayubowan Escapes
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Private vehicle and driver are reserved only for your use during the trip.
- Pickups and drop-offs are available from Colombo, Negombo, or nearby areas.
- Please share your exact pickup location when booking.
- Public transport options are available near most pickup points if needed.
- Infant seats can be arranged on request for multi-day bookings (2–20 days). Not available for one-way transfers.
- Infants must travel on an adult’s lap unless a seat is pre-booked.
- Oversized luggage such as surfboards or golf bags may have space limits—please check with us before travel.
- All vehicles are modern, clean, and air-conditioned, prepared and inspected before each journey.
- Drivers in Sri Lanka normally work around 10–12 hours per day; please discuss your daily plans directly with your driver.
- The driver will assist with luggage and ensure your trip runs safely and smoothly.
- For airport pickups, your driver will meet you in the Arrivals Paging Area, holding a sign with your name. (Not applicable for one-way drop-offs.)
- For hotel pickups, you’ll receive a WhatsApp message when the driver reaches the lobby.
- Once booked, you’ll receive confirmation via email or WhatsApp with driver and vehicle details.
- Please share your WhatsApp number when booking for easy communication during your trip.
- Each package includes a daily mileage allowance designed to comfortably cover your planned route. Extra kilometres can be added at a low per-kilometre rate if needed.
- Entry tickets, meals, and personal expenses are not included in the vehicle rate.
- Drivers follow all safety and traffic rules to ensure a relaxed and secure journey.
- This experience is suitable for most travelers, though not advised for those with serious heart conditions.
- Our team is always available on WhatsApp for any special requests or last-minute changes.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 20 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
20 verified traveler reviews for Sri Lanka Car and Driver Hire - Private Driver & Chauffeur. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Wonderful experience
We had a wonderful experience with Gayan! He is really welcoming, very warm and professional. I would recommend him to anyone.
via Tripadvisor
Lovely experience
Amazing experience Randi made all the difference for us in the trip He is very fun, respectful and knowledgeable We would come back and book Randi as our guide for sure
via Tripadvisor
This car with a driver package was awesome!
Our driver, Gayan, was so helpful for my trip. After purchasing this package, I could set our itinerary. He drove a car very well, and he gave me some recommendations which I didn't recognized.
via Tripadvisor
Best Experience in Sri Lanka.
Great customer service, great custom trip focused on my interests. I enjoy fishing, Gayan organized an awesome experience. The whole trip was great.
via Viator
Great times!
I can't say enough about Gayan my driver, guide ,and Friend. He genuinely loves Sri Lanka and wants you to experience its beauty. I would highly recommend this experience of nature, culture and beauty. .
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 480 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $47 to $1,490
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Ayubowan Escapes, who run 6 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 57.6.
See everything Ayubowan Escapes runsWhy this scores 77
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Sri Lanka Car and Driver Hire - Private Driver & Chauffeur: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Colombo.
How much does Sri Lanka Car and Driver Hire - Private Driver & Chauffeur cost?
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Prices start at $47 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Colombo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Sri Lanka Car and Driver Hire - Private Driver & Chauffeur take?
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Plan for about 480 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Colombo is not rushed.
Is Sri Lanka Car and Driver Hire - Private Driver & Chauffeur worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 77 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 20 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Colombo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Sri Lanka Car and Driver Hire - Private Driver & Chauffeur?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Sri Lanka Car and Driver Hire - Private Driver & Chauffeur suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 480-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Sri Lanka Car and Driver Hire - Private Driver & Chauffeur?
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Around 7 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Colombo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Colombo and add a light layer if any part of the 480-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Sri Lanka Car and Driver Hire - Private Driver & Chauffeur start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Colombo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Colombo?
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On Outty we rank every Colombo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Flexi dates on all 5 to 7 days packages for car and English speaking driver, Sri Lanka Personal Tour Driver in private vehicle, Private Multi Day Sri Lanka Tour with Chauffeur. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Colombo?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Colombo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Sri Lanka Car and Driver Hire - Private Driver & Chauffeur?
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Included: Fixed total kilometer allowance according to the selected package; Fuel, highway tolls and parking fees; Luggage handling and assistance; Passenger insurance; and 24/7 WhatsApp support during your journey. Not included: Guest accommodation; Attraction entrance fees, activities and local guides; Personal expenses; and Additional kilometers beyond the included package allowance. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Sri Lanka Car and Driver Hire - Private Driver & Chauffeur include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 728 listed pickup locations in and around Colombo. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Sri Lanka Car and Driver Hire - Private Driver & Chauffeur offered in?
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It is offered in German, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Sri Lanka Car and Driver Hire - Private Driver & Chauffeur?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Sri Lanka Car and Driver Hire - Private Driver & Chauffeur wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; Infant seats can be arranged on request for multi-day bookings (2–20 days). Not available; and Infants must travel on an adult’s lap unless a seat is pre-booked. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Sri Lanka Car and Driver Hire - Private Driver & Chauffeur if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Sri Lanka Car and Driver Hire - Private Driver & Chauffeur?
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Across 20 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Sri Lanka Car and Driver Hire - Private Driver & Chauffeur?
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There are 12 options to choose from, including Premium Sedan Car – 18 Days, Premium Sedan Car – 10 Days, Premium Sedan Car – 19 Days, Premium Sedan Car – 16 Days. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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