Find Rentals
Insights
Agencies
FAQs
Sign in
English
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 14 Ogos 2025.
Most common car type | Compact |
|---|
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 13 days before pickup. The average price then is just R649/day – about 976% 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 September, when you can expect to pay R763/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Sri Lanka is December (R1 438/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 113
February
R1 394
March
R806
April
R938
May
R824
June
R1 087
July
R806
August
R964
September
R763
October
R1 271
November
R1 262
December
R1 438
What car do most people hire in Sri Lanka?
Compact cars (Honda Civic, for example) are the most popular in Sri Lanka. Standard (Class Standard Car) and SUV (Class Standard SUV) 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 14 Ogos 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 review•4 locations
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 14 Ogos 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, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Sri Lanka. Deals were last updated on 14 Ogos 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Sri Lanka. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R54+).
Hybrid
R61+
Petrol/Diesel
R54+