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Cheap Car Hire in Sri Lanka from $40

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Sri Lanka with a pick-up date of 22/5 and drop-off date of 10/6. 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.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
2 May — 9 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Thu 2/5
Noon
Thu 9/5
Noon

Sri Lanka car hires in 2024

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 25 April 2024.

Most popular company

SR RENT A CAR

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$61

Cheapest price per day

$40

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Sri Lanka?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Sri Lanka and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

January

$73

February

$69

March

$66

April

$59

May

$56

June

$56

July

$69

August

$70

September

$52

October

$50

November

$59

December

$76

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Sri Lanka is October. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 25 April 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Sri Lanka this past week from 60 hire locations out of 14 hire agencies. Prices for a Sri Lanka small car hire start from $40/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Compare available car types for hire in Sri Lanka

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Sri Lanka to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

Small cars

$52 - $71

All Car Types

$82 - $148

To hire a small car in Sri Lanka, you would pay an average price of $61/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Sri Lanka (~$52/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$71/day). In fact, October is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Sri Lanka. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sri Lanka, hiring a small car saves you 49% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sri Lanka small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Sri Lanka, you would pay an average price of $115/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Sri Lanka (~$74/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$138/day). In fact, June is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Sri Lanka. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sri Lanka, hiring a medium car saves you 2% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sri Lanka medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Sri Lanka, you would pay an average price of $179/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Sri Lanka (~$124/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$249/day). In fact, June is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Sri Lanka. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sri Lanka, hiring a large car is 35% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Sri Lanka, you would pay an average price of $175/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Sri Lanka (~$141/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$214/day). In fact, June is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Sri Lanka. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sri Lanka, hiring a SUV is 33% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sri Lanka SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Sri Lanka, you would pay an average price of $130/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a van in Sri Lanka (~$97/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$157/day). In fact, June is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Sri Lanka. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sri Lanka, hiring a van is 10% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sri Lanka van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Sri Lanka, you would pay an average price of $227/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Sri Lanka (~$179/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$543/day). In fact, March is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Sri Lanka. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sri Lanka, hiring a luxury car is 49% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Toyota Yaris$40/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Kia Picanto$52/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Nissan Micra$55/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra

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 25 April 2024.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in Sri Lanka, including locations near Colombo, Kelaniya and Negombo. Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Sri Lanka, including locations around Colombo, Kelaniya and Negombo.

SR RENT A CAR

24 locations

Casons Rent A Car

10 locations

keddy by Europcar

5 locations

Kings Rental Corfu

4 locations

Sixt

4 locations

Europcar

3 locations

Sri Lanka Rent a Car

3 locations

Budget

1 location

Best Sri Lanka car hire deals found

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 25 April 2024.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on hire cars in Sri Lanka including options serving Colombo, Kelaniya and Negombo. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Toyota Yaris$40/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Kia Picanto$52/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Nissan Micra$55/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra

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 25 April 2024.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Sri Lanka?

    With an average price of $52/day, SR RENT A CAR is the most popular car hire provider in Sri Lanka, booking 252% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Sri Lanka?

    At $46/day, the cheapest car hire price in Sri Lanka was found in Negombo. On average, Negombo has the cheapest daily rental car price ($51/day), which is 16% 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.

Small car hires in Sri Lanka

Find small car hire deals in Sri Lanka from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Sri Lanka cost an average of $74 per day. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
Nissan March$43/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan March
Nissan March$55/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan March
Nissan Micra$62/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra

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 25 April 2024.

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 ($39+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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