Cheap Car Hire in Sri Lanka from $38
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 15/10 and drop-off date of 20/11. 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.
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 8 October 2026.
Most popular company | SR RENT A CAR |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | $65 |
Cheapest price per day | $38 |
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 8 October 2026.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Sri Lanka this past week from 94 hire locations out of 29 hire agencies. Prices for a Sri Lanka small car hire start from $38/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
$38+
Compact
$39+
Intermediate
$91+
Full-size
$52+
Full-size SUV
$221+
Mini
$45+
Premium SUV
$240+
Compact estate car
$80+
Best car hire deals found in Sri Lanka
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Sri Lanka. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Sri Lanka with an average daily rate of $109. Data was last updated on 8 October 2026.
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?
To get the best deal on car hire in Sri Lanka, book about 6 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $56, which is about 22% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Sri Lanka?
GREEN MOTION is currently the cheapest car hire company in Sri Lanka with deals as low as $20.00/day found in the past two weeks. CarWiz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $22.27/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 $44/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Sri Lanka is December ($86/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
$83
February
$65
March
$65
April
$55
May
$52
June
$44
July
$67
August
$73
September
$75
October
$51
November
$62
December
$86
What car do most people hire in Sri Lanka?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Sri Lanka are the following: Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar), Mini cars (Hyundai i10 or similar), and Compact cars (Toyota Passo or similar).
Top hire 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 8 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 8 October 2026.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Sri Lanka?
With an average price of $35/day, CarWiz is the most popular car hire provider in Sri Lanka, booking 232% more hire cars than any other provider.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Sri Lanka?
At $42/day, the cheapest car hire price in Sri Lanka was found in Negombo. On average, Negombo has the cheapest daily rental car price ($63/day), which is 8% below average price for cities in Sri Lanka.
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 8 October 2026.
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 ($26+).
Hybrid
$34+
Petrol/Diesel
$26+