Search for a "driver for hire in Sri Lanka" and you'll find plenty of phone numbers on forums and Facebook groups. Some belong to wonderful drivers; some don't; and from a laptop at home there's no way to tell which is which. That uncertainty is exactly the problem we set out to solve. When you hire a private driver through us, you're not gambling on an anonymous contact — you're choosing from drivers whose identity and licence we've verified and whose past travellers have left honest, public reviews.
How we vet every driver
Before a driver can take a booking, we check that they are who they say they are and that they hold the right licence to carry passengers. We look at their vehicle, their experience with visitors, and their English. Once they're on the platform, the checking never really stops — every trip ends with a review, so a driver's reputation is earned continuously, not just at sign-up. A driver who cuts corners doesn't last.
- Verified identity and licence
We confirm each driver's identity and that they're licensed to carry passengers before they can accept a booking.
- Real, public reviews
Every trip ends with a review. You see the honest track record — not a testimonial the driver chose to show you.
- English-speaking, visitor-experienced
We check for comfortable English and genuine experience looking after international travellers.
- A team behind the booking
You book through a platform, not a lone number, so there's always someone to call if you need help.
You can read more about how the checks work on our driver verification page, and see the registered tourist drivers among them.
See who you're hiring before you book
This is the part travellers tell us they value most. Rather than being assigned a faceless driver, you can browse real driver-guides, see their photos, home town, languages and the vehicle they drive, and read what previous guests have written about them on our reviews page. It turns "a driver for hire" from an anonymous transaction into a person you've chosen — which is exactly how it should feel when they'll be part of your holiday for a week or more.
Honest, all-inclusive pricing
Trust extends to the money, too. You get one clear, all-inclusive figure for the whole trip before you commit — no meter, no vague "fuel extra", no renegotiating halfway up a mountain. Rates are per vehicle and start in the range below; the full breakdown lives on our driver cost guide.
| Vehicle | Best for | From / day |
|---|---|---|
Car (sedan) 1–3 travellers | Couples and solo visitors with normal luggage. | $55 – $80 |
Minivan 4–7 travellers | Families and small groups, or anyone with lots of luggage. | $55 – $75 |
SUV 1–4 travellers | Extra comfort and the rougher tracks near the safari parks. | $75 – $80 |
Rates are per vehicle, per day — never per person — and already cover fuel, tolls, parking and the driver's own meals and lodging. Your hotels, meals and site tickets are separate.