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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 19 June 2025.

Most popular company

AcaRent

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

RM 177

Cheapest price per day

RM 156

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 187, which is about 277% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Sri Lanka?

Looking to hire a car in Sri Lanka? SR RENT A CAR had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only RM 171.16/day. Sri Lanka Rent a Car also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at RM 177.15/day.

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 178/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Sri Lanka is December (RM 293/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 238

February

RM 212

March

RM 200

April

RM 195

May

RM 195

June

RM 187

July

RM 208

August

RM 217

September

RM 178

October

RM 187

November

RM 204

December

RM 293

What car do most people hire in Sri Lanka?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Sri Lanka are the following: Compact cars (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar), SUV cars (Toyota Land Cruiser or similar), and Economy cars (Class Economy Car 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 19 June 2025.

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

1 review4 locations

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 19 June 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 196/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Sri Lanka Rent a Car is ECONOMY, which starts as low as RM 177/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 181/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Sri Lanka was found in Colombo for just RM 165/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.

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