Car with driver

Replies: 4 - Last Post: Mar 23, 2013 7:52 AM Last Post By: sandramarkkalage

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Mar 21, 2013 6:47 PM
Posts: 3

Car with driver

Hi all,
I'm heading to Sri Lanka early next month and just wondering how much i should pay for a driver per day (including his accom and food) to do 4 nights (5days) from Colombo and finish at Galle heading to Kandy etc. (no real plan just to the mountain areas and the standared sites)?

i have read a few posts about who are the good drivers but not many details about the price brake down.

I will be traveling by myself and Im a Sri Lankan first timer!

Regards,

Glen

paulputt

Mar 21, 2013 7:45 PM
Posts: 554

From what Iv'e been reading on this site, the prices seem to range from $US45 - $US60 per day.

I can only guess that the fluctuations are for time of year and standard of car and also maybe
the amount of time you want the car & driver for.

Post #8 in this link has some usefull info,

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2050163

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dhpls

Mar 21, 2013 8:12 PM
Posts: 133

Hi
When you came for a short period like 4 or 5 days it will mostly depend on the distance you will run. So first you plan an itinerary and and get some quotations.

For a Eg - You can start from Airport to Kandy then to Nuwara Eliya. Next Yala NP and then next day Galle. 5th day back to Airport.

BrightonUK

Mar 22, 2013 2:17 AM
Posts: 13

Hi Morr,

All you need to is come up with your itinerary first then get few quote, as other mention it between $50/60 per day depends on Km you expecting travel per day. there is guy in UK who arranged for us and I will send you PM.

Best Regards

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