Sri Lanka

Cheap Car Hire in Sri Lanka from $68

Colombo, Sri Lanka
5 Apr — 12 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Fri 5/4
Noon
Fri 12/4
Noon

Sri Lanka car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Sri Lanka. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Most popular company

GREEN MOTION

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

$58

Cheapest price per day

$68

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Sri Lanka?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Sri Lanka and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

January

$80

February

$75

March

$71

April

$63

May

$61

June

$61

July

$73

August

$76

September

$56

October

$55

November

$65

December

$83

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Sri Lanka is October. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Sri Lanka

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Sri Lanka and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

There are currently 60 hire locations operating in Sri Lanka spread across 14 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Sri Lanka is small car at $68 a day. Below are all the 2 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Compact

Compact

Standard

Standard

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Sri Lanka

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Sri Lanka to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Small cars

$42 - $88

All Car Types

$68 - $155

To hire a small car in Sri Lanka, you would pay an average price of $64/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Sri Lanka (~$42/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$88/day). In fact, October is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Sri Lanka. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sri Lanka, hiring a small car saves you 37% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sri Lanka small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Sri Lanka, you would pay an average price of $100/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Sri Lanka (~$82/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$148/day). In fact, March is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Sri Lanka. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sri Lanka, hiring a medium car saves you 3% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in Sri Lanka, you would pay an average price of $144/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Sri Lanka (~$97/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$338/day). In fact, October is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Sri Lanka. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sri Lanka, hiring a large car is 29% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Sri Lanka, you would pay an average price of $123/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Sri Lanka (~$139/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$234/day). In fact, October is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Sri Lanka. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sri Lanka, hiring a SUV is 17% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sri Lanka SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Yaris$68/day
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Toyota Yaris

Top rental agencies in Sri Lanka

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Sri Lanka known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Sri Lanka. Reviews were last updated on 29 March 2024.

SR RENT A CAR

24 locations

Casons Rent A Car

10 locations

keddy by Europcar

5 locations

Kings Rental Corfu

4 locations

Sixt

4 locations

Europcar

3 locations

Sri Lanka Rent a Car

3 locations

Budget

1 location

Best Sri Lanka car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Sri Lanka. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Sri Lanka with an average daily rate of $114. Data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Toyota Yaris$68/day
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Toyota Yaris
Kia Sportage$161/day
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Kia Sportage

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Sri Lanka, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 March 2024.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Sri Lanka?

    When hiring a car in Sri Lanka, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is SR RENT A CAR , and with prices around $62/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from SR RENT A CAR is ECONOMY, which starts as low as $59/day.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Sri Lanka?

    At $55/day, the cheapest car rental price in Sri Lanka was found in Colombo. On average, Colombo has the cheapest daily rental car price ($57/day), which is 0% below average price for cities in Sri Lanka.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Sri Lanka?

    In Sri Lanka, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.

Car rentals by fuel type in Sri Lanka

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Sri Lanka. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Sri Lanka. Deals were last updated on 29 March 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Sri Lanka. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($35+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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