Car with English-speaking driver
A car with an English-speaking driver costs $75 a day and a van $99 a day, with fuel, tolls, parking and 150 km a day included. On trips of more than one day we add 8% for Trip planning and support, shown as its own line. Nothing to pay now.
Vehicles and day rates
One vehicle and one driver for your party. The rate is per vehicle, not per person.
| Vehicle | Examples | Passengers | Per day | Km a day | Extra km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car | Toyota Prius, Axio or similar, air-conditioned | 2 comfortably, 3 at most | $75 | 150 | $0.45 |
| Van | Toyota KDH or similar, 6 passenger seats, air-conditioned | 5 comfortably, 6 at most | $99 | 150 | $0.55 |
| Large van | Toyota HiAce high-roof or similar, 9 passenger seats | 8 comfortably, 9 at most | $119 | 150 | $0.65 |
| Mini coach | Toyota Coaster or similar, up to 14 passengers | 12 comfortably, 14 at most | $175 | 150 | $0.90 |
- Car: Two large suitcases and hand luggage. Three adults with large luggage should choose the van.
- Van: Five or six large suitcases.
- Large van: Eight large suitcases with the rear row folded for luggage.
- Mini coach: Luggage hold for one large suitcase per passenger.
Rates last checked 7 November 2026.
What is included
Included
- A private vehicle and an English-speaking driver
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- The driver's meals and lodging
- 150 km a day, pooled across the trip
Not included
- Your hotels
- Entrance tickets and activities
- A site guide at places such as Sigiriya, paid directly if you want one
- Your meals and drinks
- Tips, at your discretion
- Kilometres beyond the allowance
The kilometre allowance
Each day includes 150 km. The kilometres are pooled across the trip, so a short day leaves more for a long one. Past the total you pay for each extra kilometre, at the rate in the table.
Example: 7 days in a car include 1,050 km. If you drive 1,200 km, that is 150 extra km at $0.45, or $67.50.
Example costs for 7, 10 and 14 days
The vehicle and driver only, with no hotels, tickets or extra kilometres. Each figure is the vehicle plus 8% for Trip planning and support. Our fee covers planning and our team on WhatsApp, 07:00 to 21:00 Sri Lanka time, throughout the trip.
| Vehicle | 7 days | 10 days | 14 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car | $567$525 + $42 fee | $810$750 + $60 fee | $1,134$1,050 + $84 fee |
| Van | $748$693 + $55.44 fee | $1,069$990 + $79.20 fee | $1,497$1,386 + $110.88 fee |
| Large van | $900$833 + $66.64 fee | $1,285$1,190 + $95.20 fee | $1,799$1,666 + $133.28 fee |
| Mini coach | $1,323$1,225 + $98 fee | $1,890$1,750 + $140 fee | $2,646$2,450 + $196 fee |
Kilometres included: 1,050 km for 7 days, 1,500 km for 10 days, 2,100 km for 14 days.
How this differs from a package
With a car and driver you book the rest yourself. With a package or your own plan we book it, and the price covers it.
| What | Car with driver | Package or your own plan |
|---|---|---|
| Hotels | You book and pay for them | In the price; we book them |
| Tickets and activities | You pay for them yourself | Those listed are in the price |
| Our fee | 8% of the vehicle | 8% of the vehicle and hotels; none on tickets and activities |
| Full cost known before you travel | Only the vehicle | Yes, line by line |
See the full price of your route
Price the car and driver for your own route, with no hotels in it. Change the route, the nights and the vehicle, and every line of the price updates. Want us to book the hotels and tickets too? Build the whole trip instead. You pay your driver in cash when the trip starts. No deposit, no card details online.
For more on what a driver costs, read our guide to private driver costs.