Can I easily rent a Tuk-tuk to drive myself in Galle?

Yes, you can rent a self-drive tuk-tuk in Galle if you get a temporary Sri Lankan driving permit first. There are a few reputable rental agencies around there, and in general, they help tourists with the paperwork for the mandatory local licence before you get the keys.

To drive a tuk-tuk, you need a valid International Driving Permit (IDP) with a “B” or “B1” endorsement, and then that has to be checked by the Automobile Association of Ceylon (AAC) in Colombo so they can issue your local permit. Since traffic in Sri Lanka can be chaotic, plus driving habits are very different from Western expectations, most rental agencies ask you to do a quick driving lesson.