Car Hire in Sri Lanka
Hire a car with a driver — or rent a car and drive yourself.
No online payment — rates are confirmed on WhatsApp.
Explore Sri Lanka on Your Own Schedule
Looking to hire a car in Sri Lanka? Roveo Tours & Travels offers island-wide car hire with a professional English-speaking driver, plus self-drive car rental for confident travellers. Whether you need a simple airport transfer from Colombo, a comfortable private driver for a two-week round trip, or a vehicle waiting at your hotel every morning, our fleet and drivers cover every corner of the island.
Every booking includes an air-conditioned car, a licensed driver, fuel, insurance and a fixed, all-inclusive price quoted before you travel — no hidden charges, no surprise extras.
Hire a Car With a Driver
The easiest way to see Sri Lanka. Your own chauffeur for the day, the week or your entire itinerary — they know the routes, the best viewpoints and the local food stops, and they wait for you at every attraction.
- English-speaking, licensed driver
- Full insurance for all passengers included
- Fuel, driver allowance and government taxes included
- Door-to-door pick-up from any hotel or the airport
- Ideal for families, couples and groups
Self-Drive Car Rental
Prefer the freedom of your own wheels? Rent a car in Sri Lanka and set your own pace. We hand over a fully serviced, insured vehicle and give you the route advice you need before you leave.
- Valid home licence + International Driving Permit required
- Full insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance
- Unlimited-kilometre options available
- Free delivery and collection in Colombo & Negombo
What Is Included in Your Car Hire
One all-inclusive rate agreed before you travel. If it is on the left-hand list, you will not be charged extra for it.
Included in every booking
- Air-conditioned car, van, SUV or bus
- Licensed, English-speaking local driver
- Fuel for the agreed itinerary
- Insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance
- Driver's allowance and meals
- Hotel, villa or airport pick-up and drop-off
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
- Child or baby seat on request (free)
Paid separately
- Entrance tickets to attractions (Sigiriya, temples, national parks)
- Optional safari jeep hire inside the parks
- Hotel accommodation and meals for travellers
- Personal expenses, shopping and gratuities
- Extra days or long detours added after the quote
We will always tell you about anything extra before you confirm — never afterwards.
Sedan Cars, Vans, Luxury Cars, SUVs, Buses & Bikes
Choose from Toyota Prius, Shuttle, Insight and Vezel sedan cars, Toyota KDH flat roof and high roof people carriers, BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz luxury cars, SUVs and buses for group tours — plus scooters and motorbikes for beach towns and short hops.
Sedan Cars
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Toyota Prius
3 seats
3 bags -
Honda Shuttle
3 seats
3 bags -
Honda Insight
3 seats
3 bags -
Honda Vezel
4 seats
3 bags
Van / People Carrier
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Toyota KDH — Flat Roof
7 seats
10 bags -
Toyota KDH — High Roof
8 seats
12 bags -
Seven / Eight Seater Van
7 – 8 seats
12 bags
SUV Vehicles
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
5 seats
4 bags -
Mitsubishi Montero
5 seats
4 bags -
Nissan X-Trail
5 seats
4 bags
Bus / Group Tours
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Toyota Coaster
25 seats
25 bags -
Large Coach Bus
45 seats
45 bags
Bike / Scooter Rental
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Honda Dio Scooter
2 riders
1 bag -
Honda Activa Scooter
2 riders
1 bag -
TVS Ntorq 125
2 riders
1 bag -
Bajaj Pulsar 150
2 riders
1 bag -
Yamaha FZ-S
2 riders
1 bag
Popular Car Hire Routes in Sri Lanka
Airport pick-up with your name on a board — no queuing, no haggling.
Airport Transfers & Colombo Taxi Service
Landing at Bandaranaike International Airport? Our driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board and takes you straight to your hotel in Negombo, Colombo or anywhere on the island — day or night, including flights that arrive after midnight.
We also run a Colombo taxi service for city runs, shopping trips and day hires, so you always have a car and driver on call without hunting for a tuk-tuk.
- Flight tracking — we wait if your flight is delayed, at no extra cost
- Fixed price agreed before you land
- Large luggage capacity in every vehicle
- Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Top-Rated Car Hire in Sri Lanka
Ratings You Can Trust
Thousands of travellers driven since 2015 with consistently 5-star reviews from our guests.
Fixed, Transparent Rates
One all-inclusive price covering vehicle, fuel, insurance and the driver — agreed before you arrive.
Local Drivers Who Know Sri Lanka
Every driver is licensed, English-speaking and a genuine local guide between stops.
24/7 Support on the Road
A real person on WhatsApp or the phone at any hour, for the whole of your trip.
How Much Does Car Hire Cost in Sri Lanka?
Car hire rates in Sri Lanka depend on the vehicle you choose, how many days you need it and how far you are travelling. Rather than publish a rate that will not fit your route, we quote each trip individually — and it is the same price whether you ask today or on the day.
What affects your quote
- Vehicle type — sedan car, people carrier, luxury car, SUV or coach
- Duration — a single transfer, a day hire or a multi-day tour
- Distance and which parts of the island you visit
- Number of passengers and how much luggage you carry
Send us your itinerary and we will come straight back with one fixed, all-inclusive figure — including fuel, insurance and your driver. Request a car hire quote.
Documents You Need
Hiring a car with a driver is straightforward — you only need your passport and your travel dates. We handle the rest.
Car hire with driver
- Passport (or national ID)
- Your travel dates and pick-up address
- No international licence required
Self-drive car rental
- A valid home driving licence
- An International Driving Permit (IDP)
- Passport and a refundable deposit
Not sure which suits you? Our drivers know every road on the island — for most first-time visitors, car hire with a driver costs little more and removes all the stress.
How to Book Your Car or Driver
Tell us your plans
Send your travel dates, destinations, number of passengers and any luggage needs.
Get a fixed quote
We reply within hours with the best vehicle for your route and one all-inclusive price.
Meet your driver
Your driver is waiting at the airport or your hotel with your name — and takes it from there.
Where We Provide Car Hire in Sri Lanka
We collect from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and from any hotel, villa or guesthouse on the island. These are the routes travellers ask us for most — the Sri Lanka destinations page has ideas for each stop.
Colombo & Negombo
Airport transfers, city day hires and business travel — our home base, Louis Road, Colombo 3.
Kandy & the Hill Country
Temple of the Tooth, tea estates and the train to Ella. A car and driver makes the mountain roads easy.
Sigiriya, Dambulla & Anuradhapura
The Cultural Triangle with a driver-guide who knows the best times to beat the crowds.
Galle, Mirissa & the South Coast
Expressway runs to Galle Fort, Unawatuna, Weligama and whale watching in Mirissa.
Ella, Nuwara Eliya & Horton Plains
Waterfalls, tea country and the Nine Arches Bridge, with a driver for the winding roads.
Yala, Udawalawe & the Safari Parks
Early-morning pick-ups so you are at the park gate before the jeeps arrive.
What Our Guests Say
“From the first message to the final drop-off at the airport, everything was flawless. Sigiriya at sunrise was the highlight of our year.”
“We booked the Southern Coast Retreat with Roveo Travels & Tours, and it exceeded every expectation. The whale watching in Mirissa was pure magic, and the friendly, helpful service made the whole experience even more special. Truly worth every dollar!”
“Roveo Travels & Tours provided a professional, flexible, and genuinely caring service throughout our trip. When the rain changed our plans, they happily reshaped our itinerary without any hassle. Their friendly team made everything so easy and enjoyable. Highly recommended!”
Car Hire & Driver Questions
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