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 13 June 2025.
Most popular company | Sri Lanka Rent a Car |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | S$ 72 |
Cheapest price per day | S$ 47 |
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 S$ 56, which is about 2% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Sri Lanka?
Hertz is currently the cheapest car hire company in Sri Lanka with deals as low as S$ 41.52/day found in the past two weeks. Sri Lanka Rent a Car is another inexpensive option with rates as low as S$ 42.89/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Sri Lanka?
At Sri Lanka, the best time to rent a car is at October, with an average daily rate of just S$ 52. Conversely, September is the priciest month, averaging S$ 104 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Sri Lanka, the best time to rent a car is in October, with an average daily rate of just S$ 52. Conversely, September is the priciest month, averaging S$ 104 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
S$ 74
February
S$ 68
March
S$ 71
April
S$ 66
May
S$ 66
June
S$ 56
July
S$ 57
August
S$ 71
September
S$ 104
October
S$ 52
November
S$ 60
December
S$ 97
What car do most people rent in Sri Lanka?
Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Sri Lanka. SUV cars (Toyota Land Cruiser or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Chevrolet Spark 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 13 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 rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Sri Lanka, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 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 S$ 52/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Sri Lanka Rent a Car is FULLSIZE, which starts as low as S$ 47/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Sri Lanka?
At S$ 53/day, the cheapest car rental price in Sri Lanka was found in Colombo. On average, Colombo has the cheapest daily rental car price (S$ 76/day), which is 0% below average price for cities in Sri Lanka.
What side of the road do you drive on in Sri Lanka?
In Sri Lanka, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.