SRI LANKA
Sri Lanka’s best days out.
The 15 most popular private drivers & airport transfers in Sri Lanka. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Private Sri Lanka driver from Colombo with air-conditioned vehicle, Wi‑Fi, bottled water, and flexible road-trip planning for up to 3.
Most Popular“So convenient when travelling around the country and the driver was great and flexible with our plans!”
8 days of Sri Lanka highlights by private driver, AC car, half-board hotels, train ride, and safari—plus many entry tickets included.
“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 to city private taxi transfer with name-board pickup, mobile ticket, safe drivers, and a smooth 45–60 minute ride.
“Great pickup service. When we arrived, the driver sent a message through WhatsApp and he was clearly visible when we got to the arrivals area. Very professional service. Recommend hughly!”
Private 5-hour Colombo city tour with hotel pickup, a/c car and a guide. Gangaramaya Temple, Pettah Market, museum and Galle Face Green.
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Private chauffeur car rental from Colombo with A/C, fuel and pickups. Plan your own Sri Lanka, 1 to 30 days, from $94.
“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…”
Reliable airport taxi from Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Negombo. Air-conditioned ride, WiFi, bottled water, insured vehicles, and easy pickup.
“I’m in my 60’s travelling solo to Sri Lanka I didn’t want to search for a taxi at the airport after a 17 hour flight so booked Viator before I left, when the taxi arrived the driver did not know the hotel and didn’t have any internet to use gps, I used Read more”
Private Kandy to Nuwara Eliya day tour with Asgiriya Stupa, tea factory, Ramboda viewpoints and waterfall, plus hotel drop-off.
“Mahash my driver/ guide is very helpful and kind. I had a really good time with this tour. Thank you a lot 😊. The company was really responsive”
Private transfer from Bandaranaike Airport to Colombo in a comfortable car, with a driver waiting in arrivals and highway routing to save time.
“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…”
Private English-speaking chauffeur in Colombo with airport meet-and-greet, flexible multi-day routing, and mileage bundles for up to 15 days.
“It was a very good experience. The driver Romesh was excellent and he also helped us in getting some activities booked. He was very punctual as well.”
Private tuk-tuk day tour from Sigiriya to Kandy with Sigiriya Rock views, crafts, Dambulla caves, temple stops, and optional dances.
“This trip/transfer has been amazing! Our driver Terence stopped by incredible spots and accompanied us through different interesting activities, showing us different aspects and curiosity about the local culture. He's been very kind and the we enjoyed very much the whole journey. I reccommend to everyone and I will definitely book it again if I'll…”
Private English-speaking car with driver-guide from Colombo for a flexible 1–20 day Sri Lanka itinerary, with mileage limits and clear value.
“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:)”
Private Kandy to Nuwara Eliya transfer with Asgiriya Stupa, tea factory, Ramboda Falls, and a drop at your hotel or Nanu Oya.
“Travelled from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, and I cannot recommend this journey highly enough! My driver, Lalith, made the experience unforgettable. Not only was he exceptionally professional, but he also went above and beyond to ensure I enjoyed the ride. He took the time to stop at breathtaking viewpoints that offered stunning photo opportunities. His…”
Scenic tuk-tuk or van ride from Kandy to Ella with tea country stops and a relaxing drop via Nuwara Eliya in about 8 hours.
“I had a great experience with this tour and the driver Saman, this is a very convinient way to get from Kandy to Ella now that the train is not running. I were picked-up at my hotel in Kandy at 07:30 (I think a later pick-up option would be good) and arrived at my hotel…”
Low-cost private taxi from CMB to Colombo in about an hour, with air-con, luggage help, and highway tolls included.
“Excellent service. Professional, friendly and on time. Easy communication via messaging app, clear instructions for airport pick-up.”
Private, air-conditioned Colombo Airport to Kandy hotel transfer with a friendly driver, bottled water, and easy handoff at arrival.
“Friendly and respectful driver. Leslie waited for us with a smile even though our flight was delayed. We got from Colombo to Kandy with one stop to have some tea and a snack.”
The cultural triangle, the hill country, the wildlife parks and the south coast, all on one island.
