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 17 October 2025.
Most popular company | SR RENT A CAR |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Mini |
Average price per day | RM 164 |
Cheapest price per day | RM 147 |
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 5 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 177, which is about 263% 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 September, when you can expect to pay RM 173/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Sri Lanka is December (RM 283/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 232
February
RM 211
March
RM 199
April
RM 194
May
RM 194
June
RM 186
July
RM 203
August
RM 207
September
RM 173
October
RM 182
November
RM 207
December
RM 283
What car do most people hire in Sri Lanka?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Sri Lanka are the following: Intermediate cars (Nissan Sentra or similar), Full-size cars (Nissan X-Trail or similar), and Economy cars (Toyota Yaris 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 17 October 2025.
Hertz
Sixt
Ace
Budget
SR RENT A CAR
Elite Rent A Car
Casons Rent A Car
Sri Lanka Rent a Car
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 17 October 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 SR RENT A CAR , and with prices around RM 154/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from SR RENT A CAR is COMPACT, which starts as low as RM 132/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Sri Lanka?
When visiting Sri Lanka, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Colombo where rental cars typically will cost around RM 164/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Sri Lanka was found in Colombo for just RM 132/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.
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 17 October 2025.
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 (RM 33+).
Hybrid
RM 45+
Petrol/Diesel
RM 33+