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 20 June 2025.
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Cheapflights insights for Sri Lanka car hires
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?
For the best savings on car hire in Sri Lanka, make your reservation 86 days before pickup. The average price then is just R693/day – about 1 004% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Sri Lanka?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Sri Lanka is March, when you can expect to pay R828/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Sri Lanka is December (R1 485/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
R1 152
February
R1 431
March
R828
April
R963
May
R846
June
R1 260
July
R945
August
R1 107
September
R837
October
R1 395
November
R1 287
December
R1 485
What car do most people hire in Sri Lanka?
Compact cars (Mitsubishi Mirage G4, for example) are the most popular in Sri Lanka. SUV (Toyota Land Cruiser) and Economy (Class Economy Car) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Sri Lanka.
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 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 20 June 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 20 June 2025.
What side of the road do you drive on in Sri Lanka?
Cars travel on the left side of the road in Sri Lanka.
Car hires by fuel type in Sri Lanka
Browse car hires by fuel type in Sri Lanka. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Sri Lanka. Deals were last updated on 20 June 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Sri Lanka. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R51+).
Hybrid
R51+
Petrol/Diesel
R109+