Sri Lanka car hires in 2025
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 3 April 2025.
Most common car type | Compact |
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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 3 April 2025.
January
R1 045
February
R933
March
R877
April
R840
May
R802
June
R765
July
R896
August
R933
September
R765
October
R821
November
R877
December
R1 269
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Sri Lanka is June. 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 3 April 2025.
Small cars | R687 - R1 419 | |
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All Car Types | R687 - R3 481 |
To hire a small car in Sri Lanka, you would pay an average price of R713/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Sri Lanka (~R687/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R1 419/day). In fact, July is about 4% 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 59% 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 R1 249/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Sri Lanka (~R1 173/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R3 836/day). In fact, September is about 7% 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 094/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in Sri Lanka (~R1 173/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R3 836/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 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.
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 3 April 2025.
SR RENT A CAR
Sri Lanka Rent a Car
Casons Rent A Car
keddy by Europcar
Europcar
Kings
Kings Rental Corfu
Sixt
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 3 April 2025.
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 Sixt, and with prices around R1 919/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Sixt is INTERMEDIATE, which starts as low as R1 919/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.