Car Hire in Sri Lanka - You Have the Car, We Bring the Driver
Searching for car hire in Sri Lanka with a driver? Read this first: Ceylon Drivers is a driver-only service. We do not rent out vehicles. If you already own or have leased a car, we supply the professional driver who drives it - across Colombo and anywhere in Sri Lanka.
Driver only - we do not rent cars. Ceylon Drivers supplies professional drivers for your own vehicle. There is no vehicle rental, no taxi and no car hire fleet - just a trusted driver who arrives where you are and drives your car.
Why book Ceylon Drivers
- Driver-only service - your vehicle, our professional driver
- Island-wide routes from Colombo: Kandy, Galle, Ella, Sigiriya, Jaffna
- English-speaking drivers used to hosting visiting families and guests
- Single-day, multi-day and monthly driver arrangements
- Fixed price agreed before dispatch - no meter, no surge
- 24/7 booking on phone and WhatsApp
Important: we are not a car rental company
Most people typing "car hire Sri Lanka" want a vehicle plus a driver. We only provide the second half, deliberately. Renting vehicles means fleet risk, rental deposits and unfamiliar cars; providing drivers means we can invest everything in the quality, vetting and training of the people behind the wheel. If you do not have a vehicle, hire one from a rental company you trust and book us for the driver - the two work together perfectly.
Why a driver for your own car is usually better
Your own car already has your child seat fitted, your phone paired, your boot arranged and your insurance in force. Nothing has to be inspected, deposited for or returned with a full tank. On long island trips this matters even more: you know the seats, the air conditioning and the suspension you will be sitting on for six hours.
Popular island routes we drive
Colombo to Kandy via Kadugannawa. Colombo to Galle and Unawatuna on the Southern Expressway. Colombo to Nuwara Eliya and Ella through the hill country. Colombo to Sigiriya, Dambulla and Anuradhapura for the Cultural Triangle. Colombo to Yala, Trincomalee, Arugam Bay and Jaffna. Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA/CMB) runs day and night, including 3am departures.
For visitors and expatriates in Sri Lanka
Long-stay visitors and expats often buy or lease a car locally, then discover that driving in Sri Lankan traffic is not how they want to spend a posting. A regular Ceylon Drivers driver solves that: the same familiar face, your own vehicle, and someone who knows which lane actually moves at Rajagiriya junction at 8am.
How it works
- 1
Have a vehicle ready
Your own car, a leased vehicle, or one hired from a rental company - any of these works. We supply only the driver.
- 2
Send us the itinerary
WhatsApp 0703697800 with dates, pickup point, destinations and whether it's a single day or multi-day trip.
- 3
Receive a fixed quote
Priced on days, hours and distance. Multi-day trips include the driver's overnight arrangements, stated up front.
- 4
Driver assigned
You get the driver's name before the trip. For tours we assign an English-speaking driver familiar with the route.
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Travel
He drives your car for the agreed itinerary. Changes on the day are usually fine - just tell the driver.
Example prices
Indicative rates for this service. Final price is confirmed on WhatsApp before we dispatch a driver - no hidden charges, no surge pricing.
| Booking | What it covers | From |
|---|---|---|
| Colombo city trip | Up to 10 km in your own vehicle | LKR 1,800 |
| Airport transfer | Colombo to BIA Katunayake or return | LKR 4,300 |
| Full day in Colombo | 10 hours, unlimited stops | LKR 4,000 |
| Colombo to Kandy (day trip) | Driver for the round trip, same day | From LKR 4,500 |
| Multi-day island tour | Per day, including driver's overnight arrangements | On request |
See the full breakdown on our pricing page.
When customers book this
Family holiday, own car
A Colombo family driving to Ella for four days. One driver for the full trip means the parents actually see the hill country.
Expat with a leased car
A leased SUV and a daily commute nobody wants to drive. A monthly driver arrangement covers office, school and weekends.
Visiting relatives
Family flying in and using the household's second car. A driver keeps them independent without navigating Colombo traffic.
Business road trip
Site visits in Kurunegala and Anuradhapura across two days, with the driver handling the long stretches between meetings.
What's included
- Professional, English-speaking driver for the agreed itinerary
- Driver's meals and, on multi-day trips, his accommodation once quoted
- Route planning and local knowledge for tourist routes
- WhatsApp coordination throughout the trip
What's not included
- The vehicle itself - we are a driver-only service and do not rent cars
- Fuel, expressway tolls, parking and entrance tickets
- Vehicle insurance (your own or the rental company's policy applies)
- Guide services at cultural or wildlife sites
Areas we cover for this service
Drivers are dispatched from our Colombo branch across the whole Colombo District.
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Need a trusted driver now?
Call or WhatsApp Ceylon Drivers today. Available 24/7 across Colombo and nearby areas.