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Cheap Car Hire in Sri Lanka from R1 191

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Sri Lanka with a pick-up date of 1/2 and drop-off date of 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 1 December 2025.

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Popular car types in Sri Lanka

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Sri Lanka and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 1 December 2025.
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In Sri Lanka, there are 80 active hire locations from 20 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Sri Lanka in the past week - currently priced from R1 191/day. View deals for 2 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

R1 294+

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Compact

Compact

R1 191+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R5 307+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R3 396+

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Commercial

Commercial

R3 396+

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Compare car hire deals in Sri Lanka by type

Here are the best Sri Lanka small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

BMW 1 SeriesR1 191/day
4
M
A/C
BMW 1 Series
Found 11/29/25
Toyota YarisR1 294/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 11/29/25

Best car hire deals found in Sri Lanka

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Sri Lanka. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Sri Lanka with an average daily rate of R2 917. Data was last updated on 1 December 2025.
BMW 1 SeriesR1 191/day
4
M
A/C
BMW 1 Series
Found 11/29/25
Toyota YarisR1 294/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 11/29/25
Toyota HiluxR3 396/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Hilux
Found 11/29/25

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 18 days before pickup. The average price then is just R642/day – about 1 031% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Sri Lanka?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Sri Lanka is October, when you can expect to pay R650/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Sri Lanka is January (R1 565/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 565

February

R1 360

March

R787

April

R890

May

R804

June

R1 061

July

R787

August

R907

September

R770

October

R650

November

R787

December

R1 266

What car do most people hire in Sri Lanka?

Intermediate cars (Nissan Sentra, for example) are the most popular in Sri Lanka. Full-size (Nissan X-Trail) and SUV (Class Intermediate 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.

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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 1 December 2025.

Hertz

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

10,0

Sixt

1,9
Poor
1 review•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

1,9

Comfort

1,9

Overall

1,9

Pick-up/drop-off

1,9

Value

1,9

Ace

1 location
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Budget

1 location
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SR RENT A CAR

24 locations
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Thrifty

2 locations
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Elite Rent A Car

1 location
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Casons Rent A Car

10 locations
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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 1 December 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 1 December 2025.
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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 (R64+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

R69+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R64+

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