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Cheap Car Hire in Sri Lanka from $48
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 23/8 and drop-off date of 1/9. 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 18 July 2025.
Most popular company | SR RENT A CAR |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | $77 |
Cheapest price per day | $48 |
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 18 July 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Sri Lanka this past week from 79 hire locations out of 19 hire agencies. Prices for a Sri Lanka small car hire start from $48/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
$55+
Compact
$48+
Intermediate
$69+
Standard
$74+
Full-size
$62+
Full-size SUV
$283+
Passenger van
$176+
Luxury
$352+
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:
Here are the best Sri Lanka medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Sri Lanka large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Sri Lanka SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Sri Lanka van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Sri Lanka luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Ford Focus$48/day
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Hyundai Accent Hatch$55/day
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Volkswagen Golf$61/day
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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 $139. Data was last updated on 18 July 2025.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on hire cars in Sri Lanka including options serving Colombo, Wellawatte and Negombo. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Ford Focus$48/day
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Hyundai Accent Hatch$55/day
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Volkswagen Golf$61/day
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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 58 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $59, which is about 18% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Rent a Car is currently the cheapest car hire company in Sri Lanka with deals as low as $41.47/day found in the past two weeks. Hertz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $42.04/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 $66/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Sri Lanka is December ($96/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
$74
March
$76
April
$69
May
$69
June
$66
July
$79
August
$76
September
$73
October
$73
November
$76
December
$96
What car do most people hire in Sri Lanka?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Sri Lanka are the following: Mini cars (Perodua Axia or similar), Economy cars (Perodua Axia or similar), and Compact cars (Mazda Mazda3 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 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 18 July 2025.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in Sri Lanka, including locations near Colombo, Wellawatte and Negombo. Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Sri Lanka, including locations around Colombo, Wellawatte and Negombo.
SR RENT A CAR
24 locations
Sri Lanka Rent a Car
13 locations
Casons Rent A Car
10 locations
keddy by Europcar
5 locations
Europcar
4 locations
Kings
4 locations
Kings Rental Corfu
4 locations
Sixt
1 review•4 locations
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 18 July 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Sri Lanka?
With an average price of $65/day, SR RENT A CAR is the most popular car hire provider in Sri Lanka, booking 105% more hire cars than any other provider.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Sri Lanka?
At $56/day, the cheapest car hire price in Sri Lanka was found in Colombo. On average, Colombo has the cheapest daily rental car price ($89/day), which is 0% 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 18 July 2025.
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 ($38+).
Hybrid
$39+
Petrol/Diesel
$38+