Sri Lanka car rentals in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Sri Lanka. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 August 2025.
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Cheapflights insights for Sri Lanka car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Sri Lanka, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Sri Lanka?
To get the best deal on car hire in Sri Lanka, book about 86 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 185, which is about 277% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Sri Lanka?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Sri Lanka is June, when you can expect to pay RM 181/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Sri Lanka is December (RM 286/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
RM 231
February
RM 210
March
RM 198
April
RM 193
May
RM 193
June
RM 181
July
RM 202
August
RM 206
September
RM 181
October
RM 189
November
RM 206
December
RM 286
What car do most people hire in Sri Lanka?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Sri Lanka are the following: SUV cars (Class Standard SUV or similar), Compact cars (Class Compact Car or similar), and Standard cars (Class Standard SUV or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Sri Lanka?
SR RENT A CAR has 24 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sri Lanka Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Sri Lanka at 13.
Top rental agencies in Sri Lanka
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Sri Lanka known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Sri Lanka. Reviews were last updated on 15 August 2025.
SR RENT A CAR
Sri Lanka Rent a Car
Casons Rent A Car
keddy by Europcar
Europcar
Kings
Kings Rental Corfu
Sixt
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Sri Lanka, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 August 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 Sri Lanka Rent a Car, and with prices around RM 145/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Sri Lanka Rent a Car is COMPACT, which starts as low as RM 145/day.
What side of the road do you drive on in Sri Lanka?
Cars in Sri Lanka are to be driven on the left side of the road.