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Tuk Tuk, Scooter, Motorbike & Car Rental in Bentota
Sri Lanka's original beach resort — open-ocean beach on one side, calm river-lagoon water sports on the other. A natural stop for guests travelling between Colombo and Galle.
Vehicles available in Bentota
Pickup and delivery in Bentota
Bentota is 56 km up the coast from our Galle base, and pickup and drop-off around the Bentota–Aluthgama beach strip are arranged all the time. Message us your dates and hotel and we'll sort the logistics.
Popular routes from Bentota
Bentota Beach
In townThe main stretch of sand — calm lagoon-side water sports on one side, open-ocean swimming on the other.
Aluthgama
2.5 kmThe twin town across the river bridge — local market, train station, and the Kande Vihara Temple.
Induruwa
6 kmA quieter beach south of Bentota, with its own turtle hatchery.
Beruwala
8 kmAn old fishing harbour and lighthouse just north along the coast.
Kosgoda
11 kmFurther south — a well-known turtle hatchery and conservation project.
Ahungalla
15 kmA quieter stretch of beach further down the coast.
Galle
56 kmThe anchor town south along the coast, about an hour's ride.
Bentota as a west-coast base
Bentota's own beach does double duty — open-ocean swimming on one side, calm river-lagoon water sports on the other — so a lot of what draws people here doesn't need a vehicle at all.
Worth knowing before you go
- Aluthgama, the twin town across the river bridge, is 2.5 km away, with a local market, the train station, and the Kande Vihara Temple.
- Induruwa, a quieter beach with its own turtle hatchery, is 6 km south, and Beruwala, an old fishing harbour and lighthouse, sits 8 km north.
- Kosgoda's better-known turtle hatchery and conservation project is a little further at 11 km, and Ahungalla, a quieter stretch of coast, is 15 km down the road.
- Galle, our base, is 56 km south, and Bentota sits roughly midway on the run between Colombo and Galle, which is why plenty of guests use it as a stopover rather than a standalone stay.
Which vehicle suits Bentota
- Scooter or tuk tuk — covers Aluthgama, Induruwa, Beruwala, and Kosgoda comfortably on flat coast road.
- Car or motorbike — worth it for the longer stretch down to Galle or up toward Colombo and the airport.
If this is your first time driving yourself in Sri Lanka, it's worth reading how the paperwork and insurance actually work before you arrive.
Read the full guide on driving safely in Sri Lanka →
What customers say
Daniel
Tuk tuk
“When we had a flat tire, they immediately got in their car and brought us an extra spare wheel. Before we hit the road, we were given a thorough driving lesson.”
Questions about renting in Bentota
- Can I pair Bentota with a trip further south?
- Yes. Bentota connects naturally down the coast to Galle and the south-coast towns beyond. Tell us your plans and we'll arrange collection at the other end.
- Do you deliver to Bentota?
- Yes. Pickup and drop-off here are routine — message us your dates and hotel and we'll arrange it.
- Do I need paperwork to drive in Bentota?
- Yes. The rules are the same across Sri Lanka, including here on the west coast. We handle the AAC or DMT paperwork before you arrive. Compare the AAC and DMT permits →
- What do I need if I choose a scooter in Bentota?
- A scooter covers Aluthgama, Induruwa, and Beruwala comfortably on the flat coast road, but it comes with its own licence, deposit, and insurance checklist on top of the general paperwork above. Scooter rental requirements in Sri Lanka →
Ready to book in Bentota?
Nothing is charged in advance. Check real-time availability for your dates.