Prices
Private driver in Sri Lanka: daily rates
Simple daily rates for your own vehicle and English-speaking chauffeur guide. Fuel, highway tolls, parking and the driver’s meals and accommodation are all included.
Daily rates
What a private driver costs per day
Choose the vehicle that fits your group. Every rate covers a fully private vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur guide, never shared with other travellers.
Car
€63 per day
For couples and small groups travelling light.
Van, 6 seater (flat roof)
€75 per day
More space for families and extra luggage.
Van, 8 seater (high roof)
€95 per day
For larger groups, with a high roof and room to spread out.
High season
Rates can vary by around 10% during the high season.
For example, a 7-day tour by car at €63 per day comes to €441, before any high-season difference.
Tour price ranges
Estimated price for each tour
A guide to what each tour costs for the driver and vehicle, worked out from our daily rates and the number of days. Each range runs from the standard rate to the high-season rate, which can be around 10% higher.
Grand Ceylon Signature Circuit
10 days
- Car€630 – €693
- Van, 6 seater€750 – €825
- Van, 8 seater€950 – €1,045
West Coast To East Coast Hop
11 days
- Car€693 – €762
- Van, 6 seater€825 – €908
- Van, 8 seater€1,045 – €1,150
Culture And History Buff
12 days
- Car€756 – €832
- Van, 6 seater€900 – €990
- Van, 8 seater€1,140 – €1,254
These are ranges only, not fixed prices. Entrance tickets are not included. Send us your dates and group size for an exact quote.
What is included
What is included in the daily rate
No surprises when you pay, and no extra charges for the basics. Entrance tickets are not included: guests buy them directly at the counter at each site.
Fuel, tolls and parking
Fuel, highway tolls and parking are all covered.
Your driver’s meals and stay
The driver’s meals and accommodation are covered, so you never pay for them.
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Included with every tour, with RALF or a family member meeting you at arrivals.
Paying
How to pay
- Deposit: 20% of the total, paid in euro, secures your booking.
- Balance: the remaining 80% is paid in euro, in cash, on arrival at Colombo Airport.
See the price ranges for each of our ready-made tours above, and tell us your dates and group size for an exact quote.
Need only an airport transfer, with no tour? We arrange those too. See how airport pick-up works and message us your flight details for a quote.
Not sure which vehicle to choose, or how many days you need? Browse our private tour packages, read what travellers say about us, see our checklist for choosing a private driver, or read whether it is safe to hire a private driver.
Common questions
Price questions
How much does a private driver cost in Sri Lanka?
Our daily rates are €63 for a car, €75 for a 6-seater van and €95 for an 8-seater van.
What is included in the price?
Fuel, highway tolls, parking and the driver’s meals and accommodation are all included in the daily rate. Entrance tickets are not included; guests buy them at the counter at each site.
How much is the deposit and when do I pay the rest?
A 20% deposit, paid in euro, secures your booking. The remaining 80% is paid in euro, in cash, on arrival at Colombo Airport.
Do prices change in the high season?
Rates can vary by around 10% during the high season.
How much do your tour packages cost?
Each tour has a price range based on our daily rates and its number of days, with the high-season rate up to around 10% higher. These are ranges only, so send us your dates and group size for an exact quote.
Can I book just an airport transfer?
Yes. We arrange Colombo airport transfers on their own as well as with a tour. Message us your flight details for a quote.
Want an exact price for your trip?
Tell us your dates, group size and what you want to see, and we will send you a clear quote.