Colombo · PRIVATE DRIVERS
Hiring a driver for a day or a week is the standard way to travel here, and the daily rate usually covers the fuel and their accommodation. The 15 listings below make the vehicle, the itinerary and the overnight arrangement explicit.
Explore Sri Lanka by private car with a flexible English-speaking driver, custom routes, airport pickup, WiFi, and local trip planning.
“So convenient when travelling around the country and the driver was great and flexible with our plans!”
Review of an 8-day private Sri Lanka tour with Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Galle, safari, train ride, driver-guide, and half-board stays.
“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!!”
Colombo airport taxi review covering pickup, expressway transfer, driver service, price, timing, safety, and the one reported delay.
“So pleased after a long flight and in the middle of the night to be met at the airport and transferred to our hotel. Lakmal our driver was knowledgeable, polite and looked after us wonderfully.”
Explore Sri Lanka by private car, van, or minibus with a driver-guide, flexible routes, airport pickup, fuel, parking, and highway fees included.
“Car was new and clean. Driver was very friendly. But he insisted on bringing us to buy tea and kept on saying that the red Mosque is too crowded to go after we finished with the kelaniya temple. In the end we did not even see the Mosque as we wasted 1hr driving to his frieRead more”
Private airport taxi from Colombo to Negombo with air-conditioning, WiFi, water, insured vehicles, and free cancellation up to 24 hours.
“The tour is well organized. The sights are beautiful. The tour guide, Sunny, is knowledgeable, attentive and well spoken. His English skills are excellent.”
Review of Colombo Airport’s $27 private hotel transfer, with pickup details, highway timing, value, drawbacks, and booking advice.
“My husband and I used this company for a transfer from our hotel in Colombo to the railway station. The driver was punctual - actually early - which was great . The car was very comfortable and he was a good driver and very polite and helpful. He saw us on to the platform and to the correct carriage which was very kind of him. We can certainly recommend this company.”
A private 10-day Sri Lanka tour from ancient cities to Yala, tea country, Galle, and Mirissa, with driver, hotels, breakfast, and dinner.
“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”
Review of Sri Lanka’s private car and driver service, with custom routes, airport pickup, WhatsApp support, mileage rules, costs, and practical tips.
“The driver knew where we wanted to go and took us there and then drove us around Columbo with a few stops. Beware, they try to charge Us$20 passenger and US$10 vehicle for port charge but they collect from outside the port, we refused but they were not happy”
Build a flexible Sri Lanka road trip from Colombo with a private driver-guide, airport pickup, set mileage, and up to 20 days to explore.
“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:)”
Explore Sri Lanka in 11 days with a private driver-guide, ancient cities, Sigiriya, Ella, Yala, Mirissa, and Galle.
“We had a wonderful trip with Prasanna - he was an amazing tour guide and friend. He was so helpful and shared his knowledge of the country so well . He helped us make so many memories which we will cherish in our hearts forever . MRead more”
Explore Galle from Colombo or Negombo by private car, with beaches, a turtle hatchery, river safari, moonstone mine, and Galle Fort.
“Firstly the guide left us sat waiting outside the port for 30 minutes without coming over to check it was us. He gave no commentary during the drive, it was a long drive to the turtle hatchery which was over 2hrs. Bentota river safari was exceRead more”
Review of a private Colombo Airport transfer with 24/7 staff, air-conditioned cars, highway tolls, and a clear cancellation policy.
“Had a great experience with Sujee. Very comfortable driving and very polite and took us to all the places we wanted to explore anytime”
See Colombo by tuk-tuk in four hours, from Pettah’s Red Mosque and Hindu temples to Galle Face, tea, gems, and Port City.
“The driver adapted the tour and experience to meet you needs. He was excellent in taking care of you throughout the tour.”
Review of LRS Taxi’s electric airport transfer from Colombo to Negombo, with solar charging, airport pickup, flexible timing, and practical booking advice.
“I was impressed by Leel's professionalism and ethics. His company embodies all the sustainable values, from 100%electric cars to solar panels energy to recharge. Really nice person, good driver, overall great service and very reliable.”
Review of PearlTrail Tours’ private Sri Lanka car charter, with airport pickup, fuel, driver, flexible routes, and practical booking advice.
“I truly do not have enough words to describe how wonderful Malinga and Prabhash from PearlTrail Tours were. I visited Sri Lanka for 6 days in November 2025 and they completely exceeded every expectation I had.”
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