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Build your Sri Lanka itinerary and see the real cost of a car with driver
Add your stops day by day. We work out the driving distance between them and price the trip from today's live driver rates — not a flat industry average.
Median daily rate
$81
For 2 passengers
Typical daily range
$65 – $90
Middle 50% of quotes
This itinerary
8 days
5 stops · 580 km
Step 1
Who is travelling
Step 2
Your itinerary
Pick a destination and how many nights you stay. Distances update as you go.
1
CMB Airport
Arrive · Tue 24 Nov
Same day
Bandaranaike International — most trips start here
165 km · ~4 hrs drive
2
Sigiriya
Wed 25 Nov
2 nights
Lion Rock at sunrise, Pidurangala for the view back
90 km · ~2 hrs drive
3
Kandy
Fri 27 Nov
1 night
Temple of the Tooth, lake walk, cultural dance show
140 km · ~3.5 hrs drive
4
Ella
Sat 28 Nov
2 nights
Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, Ravana Falls
185 km · ~4.5 hrs drive
5
Mirissa
Mon 30 Nov
2 nights
Whale watching Nov–Apr, easy beach days
Estimated trip cost
$649
≈ $81/day
8 days · 7 nights · 2 passengers
Likely range
$520 – $720
Total distance
580 km
Keep ~$71 aside as a flexibility buffer for extra km or upgrades.
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Step 3
Recommended vehicle classes for this itinerary
Priced from live listings that currently seat 2 — not an assumed base rate.
Sedan
e.g. Toyota prius
1-3 seats39 listed$65–$75/day
$547
≈ $68/day over 8 days
MPV
e.g. Toyota Prius
4-6 seats53 listed$65–$90/day
$629
≈ $79/day over 8 days
Frequently asked questions
Travellers matching this group size mostly pay between $65 and $90 per day for a private driver and vehicle, depending on the size of the car. The daily rate normally covers the driver, fuel for a typical 120–150 km day, and the driver's own accommodation and meals. Entrance tickets, safari jeeps and highway tolls are usually paid separately.
Is fuel included in the daily rate?
For a normal touring day of roughly 120–150 km, yes on most listings — check the "what's included" panel for how many vehicles matching your itinerary include it. Long transfer days sometimes carry a per-kilometre surcharge instead.
Do I pay for the driver's hotel and meals?
Most drivers arrange their own accommodation and meals on multi-day trips, and it's commonly folded into the daily rate rather than billed separately — again, the inclusion panel reflects real listings for your current search.
What is typically not included?
Entrance tickets to sites like Sigiriya or the Temple of the Tooth, safari jeep hire inside national parks, and highway tolls are usually paid separately from the driver day-rate.
How accurate is this estimate?
It is built from the current rates of approved drivers on carwithdriver.lk and real road distances between your stops — not a flat industry average. Final pricing comes from drivers themselves once you request quotes for your exact itinerary.
Can I change the itinerary after booking?
Small changes are normally fine and agreed with your driver directly. If you add days or change the route significantly, your driver sends an updated offer before the trip starts.