Private Driver Hire in Colombo

What makes a driver 'private'

A private driver differs from a one-off booking mainly in trust and continuity. Once assigned to your household, the same driver learns your preferred routes, your quiet hours in the car, and which topics you'd rather not discuss - the kind of familiarity that only comes from repeat bookings rather than a different driver every time.

For expat households and diplomatic families

Families relocating to areas like Colombo 07 or Battaramulla often need a private driver who understands both the practical side - school runs, embassy visits, grocery trips to Keells or Cargills - and the discretion expected of household staff. Our private drivers are briefed on confidentiality before being assigned to any long-term household arrangement.

Executives who need dependable, quiet transport

Between back-to-back meetings in the World Trade Centre towers and evening calls taken from the back seat, executives need a driver who manages the route without needing direction each time and who stays quiet unless spoken to. A private driver assigned consistently to one executive builds exactly that rhythm over a few weeks.

Visitors who want a familiar face, not a new driver daily

Tourists and business visitors staying a week or two in Colombo often prefer one private driver throughout their stay rather than a different one each day. It means less repeating of preferences, a driver who already knows which restaurants or shops you liked on day one, and a smoother overall visit.

How it works

1. 1

   Describe your privacy and schedule needs

   Tell us whether this is for a household, an executive or a visiting guest, and the expected regularity.

2. 2

   We assign a suitable private driver

   Selected for discretion, experience and, where relevant, familiarity with expat or corporate households.

3. 3

   Agree hours and pricing

   Hourly, daily or monthly rates are confirmed before the arrangement begins.

4. 4

   Driver is introduced to your household

   Contact details are shared and the driver is briefed on your routes and preferences.

5. 5

   Ongoing private bookings

   The same driver returns for future bookings, refining the arrangement as your needs evolve.

Example prices

Indicative rates for this service. Final price is confirmed on WhatsApp before we dispatch a driver - no hidden charges, no surge pricing.

See the full breakdown on our pricing page.

When customers book this

Areas we cover for this service

Drivers are dispatched from our Colombo branch across the whole Colombo District.