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Hiring a car with a driver

Driving tips·Island-wide

The usual way to tour

About Hiring a car with a driver

Traffic, narrow hill roads and tuk-tuks make driving demanding, so most visitors hire a car with a driver for a few days or a full tour. Book through your hotel, a rental company or an operator registered with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), and agree the route, days and what is included (fuel, the driver’s meals and lodging, expressway tolls) in writing.

Why it's on our list

  • Door to door
  • Driver knows the roads
  • Book through a registered operator

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Hiring a car with a driver before you go.

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