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Cheap Car Hire in Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka car hires 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 28 December 2024.

Most popular company

SR RENT A CAR

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R3 850

Cheapest price per day

R1 002

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 28 December 2024.

January

R993

February

R861

March

R824

April

R749

May

R768

June

R749

July

R880

August

R936

September

R749

October

R824

November

R880

December

R1 236

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Sri Lanka is April. 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.

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 28 December 2024.

Small cars

R616 - R1 424

All Car Types

R689 - R3 493

To hire a small car in Sri Lanka, you would pay an average price of R593/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Sri Lanka (~R616/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R1 424/day). In fact, September is about 3% 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, renting a small car saves you 51% 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 medium car in Sri Lanka, you would pay an average price of R871/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Sri Lanka (~R1 177/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R2 566/day). In fact, September is about 35% 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, renting a medium car saves you 28% 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 van in Sri Lanka, you would pay an average price of R1 097/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in Sri Lanka (~R1 177/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R3 850/day). In fact, September is about 7% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Sri Lanka. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sri Lanka, renting a van saves you 9% 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.

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 28 December 2024.

SR RENT A CAR

24 locations

Sri Lanka Rent a Car

13 locations

Casons Rent A Car

10 locations

keddy by Europcar

5 locations

Europcar

4 locations

Kings

4 locations

Kings Rental Corfu

4 locations

Sixt

4 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Sri Lanka, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 December 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 R865/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from SR RENT A CAR is COMPACT, which starts as low as R727/day.

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

    When visiting Sri Lanka, it is typically cheapest to hire your car in Colombo where rental cars typically will cost around R3 850/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Sri Lanka was found in Colombo for just R727/day.

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

    Cars travel on the left side of the road in Sri Lanka.

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