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How to travel in Sri Lanka at your own pace?

If you are thinking about travelling to Sri Lanka, you must plan how you are going to move around the country. If you are a free-spirited person who likes to travel at your own pace and without restrictions you might be thinking, that you have several options.

• 01. Use public transportations (Busses & Trains)
• 02. Rent a private vehicle

Use public transportations (Busses & Trains)

Using public transportations are the cheapest method to travel within Sri Lanka. But it has lots of downfalls.

Rent a private vehicle

In Sri Lanka, you can rent a vehicle in a few different ways.

• Rent a Third-Party Verified Private Taxi: If you are familiar with using the Uber mobile app, you will find it’s very much available to use in Sri Lanka. It’s the cheapest private transportation method you’ll find in Sri Lanka. However, its availability is limited to city areas in the country. Some drivers may even cancel the ride refusing to travel to specific locations.
• Rent a Private Tuk-Tuk: When you are out on the road, you can see small three-wheelers ready to take you anywhere you need to go. The availability of these is very high in Sri Lanka. Even though they lack space and comfort, they can get the job done if you are not traveling with a group or if you have lots of luggage.
• Rent a Car from a Car Rental Company: Finally, you can rent vehicles from car rental companies such as SR Rent A Car. Unlike other transportation methods where you’re just a passenger, renting a vehicle gives you the option to drive yourself if you prefer. This flexibility allows you to move around the country at your own pace. Rental companies offer a range of vehicles to choose from, and daily or monthly rental fees vary depending on your choice of vehicle. Additionally, you can book your vehicle even before you visit the country.