Daytrip is a private car service platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.
Daytrip offers private door-to-door transfers with optional sightseeing stops, hourly driver hire, and curated day trips — all with local English-speaking drivers and operating across 130+ countries.
The cancellation policy may vary depending on your trip. The cancellation conditions available for your booking will always be shown before confirming your trip. Depending on eligibility, Daytrip offers different cancellation options:
Non-refundable: If your trip is canceled after confirmation, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Standard: If your trip is canceled at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time, the amount paid will be refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure are not eligible for a refund.
Flexible: If your trip is canceled at least 1 hour before the scheduled departure time, the amount paid will be refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 1 hour before departure are not eligible for a refund.
Trips booked less than 24 hours before departure may not be eligible for free cancellation unless stated otherwise during the booking process.
Yes! Book a private, door-to-door airport transfer with a local English-speaking driver. Enjoy fixed and transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and the option to pay in advance without the hassle of exchanging cash at a foreign airport.
You will receive the vehicle that best fits the number of travelers in your group, ranging from a sedan to a van for groups of up to 7. Depending where you travel, you can book anything from a sedan comparable to a Toyota Corolla to a Mercedes V-Class to a Classic Cuban Car. While the exact model may vary, we always ensure that the vehicle provided meets your needs in terms of safety, reliability, and comfort. You may be upgraded to a larger vehicle class free of charge depending on availability. Since our largest vehicle seats 7, for groups larger a combination of vehicles will be used. We will send you the exact vehicle details a few days before your trip.
Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.
Know more about traveling from Male
Velana International Airport sits on its own island, Hulhule, connected to Male by the Sinamale Bridge, a road link about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) long. A private transfer crosses the bridge directly into the city, typically taking 10 to 20 minutes depending on causeway traffic, so there's no ferry schedule to check or taxi queue to wait in on arrival.
Male is compact enough to see on foot. Two to three hours covers the market district, the Islamic Centre, and a walk along the harbor, while a fuller half day lets you add the Old Friday Mosque, Sultan Park, and time to browse the Chandhanee Magu shopping street without rushing. Its small footprint means you get a genuine feel for the city without needing a full day to do it.
Yes. Male, Hulhumale, and the airport island are all linked by bridge and causeway, so a private transfer can take you from the airport into the city, wait while you explore, and bring you back, all by road, without arranging separate transport for each leg. It's an easy way to turn dead layover time into an actual look at the Maldives beyond the resort.
Start at the Male Local Market and neighboring Fish Market, where fishing boats unload the day's catch and vendors sell tropical produce and spices. The Islamic Centre, with its gold dome and marble-floored Grand Friday Mosque, dominates the skyline and is one of the city's most photographed landmarks. Nearby, the Hukuru Miskiy, or Old Friday Mosque, shows off centuries-old coral-stone carving. Round things out with a walk along the harbor waterfront and Sultan Park, home to the small National Museum.
Male's harbor-front teashops are the best introduction to Maldivian food, serving hedhika, or short eats, like fried fish balls, pastries, and spiced snacks, alongside strong local tea. Fresh tuna, the backbone of Maldivian cooking, shows up everywhere from market stalls to simple cafes. Grabbing a plate of hedhika at a local teashop gives you a more authentic taste of the Maldives than most resort menus.
Most visitors picture the Maldives as remote overwater villas, but Male is a different side of the country entirely: a dense, lived-in capital packed onto an island of just 5.8 sq km (2.2 sq miles). Coral-stone mosques sit beside a working harbor, a bustling produce and fish market, and narrow streets lined with teashops. It's the only place in the Maldives where you get a real sense of everyday Maldivian life rather than resort life, making it a worthwhile stop before or after island time.
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So, so happy I stumbled upon this website to book two private transports while visiting Lima, Peru. They were both one-way trips approximately 3 hours in length. Great communication as soon as everything was booked via email and I then downloaded their app. I had a few issues with the app and the customer service was awesome trying to assist me in getting it corrected. Honestly impressive customer service which gave you a positive feeling that you made the right choice. Both drivers were right on time - No issues whatsoever! Can't say enough about the service and ease of everything when travelling so far away. Great job to the daytrip team! Would strongly recommend.
