Self-driving Sri Lanka is one of the most rewarding ways to experience the island. Not because the roads are always easy - some of them aren't - but because the freedom to move on your own terms changes what you find. The beach you stop at because it looked right. The highland road you take because nobody told you not to. The morning you arrive somewhere before the crowds, or the afternoon you stay somewhere longer because you wanted to. Hertz Sri Lanka makes the process as simple as it should be: reserve your vehicle online, arrive at your chosen location, collect your keys, and go. No complexity. No waiting. No schedule that belongs to someone else.
For travellers who want all of Sri Lanka without the effort of navigating it themselves, the Hertz chauffeur service offers a premium, zero-stress way to move across the island. Our drivers are professional, uniformed, discreet, and thoroughly knowledgeable - not just about the routes, but about the practical details that make a journey smooth: where to stop, how long things take, what to expect on the road between here and there. Whether you're a family arriving after a long-haul flight and wanting to begin your holiday without friction, a couple planning a curated highland tour, a corporate executive moving between Colombo and the regions, or a group who simply want to look out the window rather than watch the road - a Hertz chauffeur delivers the experience without the navigation.
Stepping off a long-haul flight and directly into a waiting vehicle is the best possible way to begin a visit to Sri Lanka. No queue. No negotiation. No starting your holiday with unnecessary friction. Hertz Sri Lanka provides professional, pre-booked transfer services from Bandaranaike International Airport - your driver confirmed, your name board ready in arrivals, and a clean, prepared vehicle waiting to take you wherever you're headed. Whether you're travelling to a Colombo city hotel, a beach resort on the south coast, or a hillside villa in Kandy, we handle the first and last mile so you don't have to think about it.
For businesses, international organisations, diplomatic missions, and long-stay visitors who need reliable vehicle access over weeks or months, Hertz Sri Lanka provides a fully managed long-term rental solution. We handle the vehicles - availability, maintenance, insurance, and logistics - so that your team, your guests, or your operations are never delayed by a transport problem. Whether you need a single vehicle for a visiting executive or a multi-unit fleet arrangement for an operational team spread across the island, every corporate rental comes with a dedicated account manager, comprehensive insurance, and the assurance that Hertz's international standards apply to every car in your fleet, every day.
A wedding vehicle is not simply transport. It appears in every photograph from the day, it sets the tone of the arrival, and it becomes part of the memory long after the reception ends. Hertz Sri Lanka provides premium and luxury vehicles for weddings and high-profile events across the island - presented impeccably, driven by a professional, and timed with the precision that moments like these demand. Whether you are planning a traditional ceremony in Colombo, a destination wedding in the Kandyan highlands, an intimate celebration on the southern coast, or a corporate gala that requires guests to arrive appropriately - we provide the vehicles that match the occasion. All event hire is handled through our enquiry process. Our team will work with you directly to confirm availability, discuss presentation, and coordinate logistics.
How it works
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Reserve online
Choose your pick-up location, vehicle category, and rental dates. No payment is required at this stage. Your confirmation arrives by email immediately.
02
Collect your car
Arrive at your chosen Hertz Sri Lanka location with your confirmation, valid driving licence, and passport. Our team completes the handover quickly and professionally.
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Drive Sri Lanka
Your vehicle is fully inspected, cleaned, insured, and ready. The road is open.
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Return with ease
Return the vehicle to your agreed location at your agreed time. A brief check-over, and you're done.
BIA Airport Arrivals Terminal
Colombo City Central branch
Negombo Available
Kandy Available
Galle Available
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No payment today. Reserve now, pay at pickup. Your booking is confirmed by email immediately.
Rental requirements
  • Minimum driver age: 21 years, premium and luxury vehicles: 25 years
  • Valid full driving licence held for a minimum of 1 year
  • International Driving Permit, IDP, or Embassy-certified English translation required for non-English licences
  • Valid passport required at pickup
  • Security deposit held on credit card at pickup
What's Included in Every Rental
  • Unlimited mileage, conditions apply
  • Basic third-party liability insurance
  • 24/7 roadside assistance
  • Vehicle fully inspected, cleaned and prepared before collection
  • GPS available as an optional add-on
Optional add-ons
GPS Navigation Unit
Pre-loaded with Sri Lanka maps. Recommended for highland routes.
Child Seat
Infant, toddler, or booster — specify age at time of booking.
Additional Driver
Add a second driver. Must be present at pickup with valid licence.
Collision Damage Waiver
CDW reduces your excess liability in the event of damage.
Super CDW Upgrade
SCDW reduces excess to nil for most damage scenarios.
Personal Accident Insurance
PAI covers medical expenses for driver and passengers.
  • Professional, uniformed drivers with comprehensive knowledge of Sri Lanka's routes, roads and points of interest
  • Available for single transfers, full-day hire or multi-day island journeys with itinerary flexibility
  • Premium and luxury fleet available exclusively for chauffeur bookings
  • Halal-friendly, family-friendly and privacy-focused options available on request
  • Meet and greet service at Bandaranaike International Airport with name board in arrivals
Book a transfer
Booking a Chauffeur Chauffeur bookings are handled through our dedicated enquiry form below or by calling the Hertz Sri Lanka reservations line directly. A member of our team will confirm availability, discuss your itinerary, and send full details within 24 hours. Rates are confirmed at the time of enquiry and depend on journey type, duration, and vehicle preference.
  • Airport arrivals and departures, Bandaranaike International Airport
  • Full-day sightseeing across any region of Sri Lanka
  • Multi-day island tours with driver accommodation arranged separately
  • Corporate point-to-point transfers between Colombo and regional destinations
  • Wedding and event hire with professional vehicle presentation
How Airport Transfers Work
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Book in Advance
Submit your flight details and destination through the transfer booking form. Confirmation arrives immediately.
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We Track Your Flight
Hertz Sri Lanka monitors your flight arrival in real time. If your flight is delayed, your driver waits at no extra charge.
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Meet Your Driver
Your Hertz driver will be waiting in the arrivals hall with a name board. Luggage assistance is provided as standard.
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Door to Door
Transferred directly to your hotel, villa, resort, or any destination across Sri Lanka - no stops, no detours, no stress.
Optional add-ons
GPS Navigation Unit
Pre-loaded with Sri Lanka maps. Recommended for highland routes.
Child Seat
Infant, toddler, or booster — specify age at time of booking.
Additional Driver
Add a second driver. Must be present at pickup with valid licence.
Collision Damage Waiver
CDW reduces your excess liability in the event of damage.
Super CDW Upgrade
SCDW reduces excess to nil for most damage scenarios.
Personal Accident Insurance
PAI covers medical expenses for driver and passengers.
  • Competitive monthly rates for 1-month to 12-month terms
  • Dedicated corporate account manager assigned to your organisation
  • Fleet flexibility, swap, upgrade or adjust the number of vehicles as requirements evolve
  • Comprehensive insurance included across all fleet vehicles
  • Scheduled maintenance and servicing handled entirely by Hertz Sri Lanka
  • Priority vehicle availability for corporate accounts
  • International businesses with permanent or rotating staff based in Sri Lanka
  • NGOs and development organisations requiring operational fleet vehicles
  • Embassies and diplomatic missions
  • Hospitality operators needing consistent, reliable guest transport
  • Long-stay tourists and expatriates requiring a vehicle for the duration of their time in Sri Lanka
  • Wedding day bridal and groom vehicles
  • Pre-wedding shoot vehicle hire
  • Corporate gala and awards events
  • Film and photography production vehicle hire
  • VIP guest transport for high-profile events
  • Floral decoration on vehicle, arranged by client or client's florist
  • Ceremonial ribbons and presentation dressing
  • Professionally dressed, uniformed chauffeur
  • Arrival and departure timing coordinated with your event schedule
Saloon
Daihatsu Mira
Economy
The updated Corolla Fielder combines estate practicality with saloon refinement. With a longer boot and wagon-style load space, it is particularly well-suited to families or travellers carrying significant luggage across multi-day island itineraries. Smooth, dependable, and unmistakably Toyota
Saloon
Daihatsu Mira
Economy
The updated Corolla Fielder combines estate practicality with saloon refinement. With a longer boot and wagon-style load space, it is particularly well-suited to families or travellers carrying significant luggage across multi-day island itineraries. Smooth, dependable, and unmistakably Toyota
Saloon
Daihatsu Mira
Economy
The updated Corolla Fielder combines estate practicality with saloon refinement. With a longer boot and wagon-style load space, it is particularly well-suited to families or travellers carrying significant luggage across multi-day island itineraries. Smooth, dependable, and unmistakably Toyota
Saloon
Daihatsu Mira
Economy
The updated Corolla Fielder combines estate practicality with saloon refinement. With a longer boot and wagon-style load space, it is particularly well-suited to families or travellers carrying significant luggage across multi-day island itineraries. Smooth, dependable, and unmistakably Toyota
Saloon
Daihatsu Mira
Economy
The updated Corolla Fielder combines estate practicality with saloon refinement. With a longer boot and wagon-style load space, it is particularly well-suited to families or travellers carrying significant luggage across multi-day island itineraries. Smooth, dependable, and unmistakably Toyota