Sri Lanka car hires in 2026
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 6 October 2026.
Most popular company | AcaRent |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Mini |
Average price per day | R637 |
Cheapest price per day | R627 |
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 6 days before pickup. The average price then is just R650/day – about 1 421% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Sri Lanka?
CarWiz is currently the cheapest car hire company in Sri Lanka with deals as low as R22,08/day found in the past two weeks. FlexWays is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R24,83/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Sri Lanka?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Sri Lanka is June, when you can expect to pay R566/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Sri Lanka is December (R966/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
R833
February
R800
March
R766
April
R683
May
R600
June
R566
July
R700
August
R700
September
R600
October
R616
November
R700
December
R966
What car do most people hire in Sri Lanka?
Mini cars (Toyota Aygo, for example) are the most popular in Sri Lanka. SUV (Class Economy SUV) and Economy (Class Economy Car) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Sri Lanka.
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 6 October 2026.
Ace
Ace Locations in Sri Lanka
Avawia Tours
Avawia Tours Locations in Sri Lanka
U-Save
U-Save Locations in Sri Lanka
INTERRENT
INTERRENT Locations in Sri Lanka
Budget
Budget Locations in Sri Lanka
Xdrive Mobility
Xdrive Mobility Locations in Sri Lanka
SR RENT A CAR
SR RENT A CAR Locations in Sri Lanka
Thrifty
Thrifty Locations in Sri Lanka
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 6 October 2026.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Sri Lanka?
When visiting Sri Lanka, it is typically cheapest to hire your car in Colombo where rental cars typically will cost around R637/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Sri Lanka was found in Colombo for just R623/day.
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 6 October 2026.
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 (R42+).
Hybrid
R42+
Petrol/Diesel
R45+