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Sri Lanka car hires in 2026

Most popular company

GREEN MOTION

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

£33

Cheapest price per day

£21
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Popular car types in Sri Lanka

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There are currently 94 hire locations operating in Sri Lanka spread across 29 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Sri Lanka is small car at £21 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

£21+

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Compact

Compact

£21+

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Standard

Standard

£37+

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Full-size

Full-size

£26+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

£83+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

£105+

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Luxury

Luxury

£207+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

£120+

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Best car hire deals found in Sri Lanka

Hyundai i30£21/day
Hyundai i30
Found 09/06/26
Hyundai i20£21/day
Hyundai i20
Found 09/06/26
Opel Insignia£26/day
Opel Insignia
Found 09/07/26

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 5 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around £29, which is about 35% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Sri Lanka?

In Sri Lanka, the most affordable car hire company right now is CarWiz, offering prices from just £25.33/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is FlexWays, with rates starting at £30.90/day.

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

At Sri Lanka, the best time to hire a car is in June, with an average daily rate of just £25. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging £42 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Sri Lanka, the best time to hire a car is in June, with an average daily rate of just £25. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging £42 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

£37

February

£36

March

£34

April

£30

May

£27

June

£25

July

£31

August

£31

September

£29

October

£29

November

£31

December

£42

What car do most people hire in Sri Lanka?

Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Sri Lanka. Economy cars (Daihatsu Cuore or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Perodua Bezza or similar).

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Top hire agencies in Sri Lanka

Ace

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Avawia Tours

1 location
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U-Save

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INTERRENT

2 locations
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Budget

1 location
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Xdrive Mobility

1 location
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SR RENT A CAR

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Thrifty

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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Sri Lanka?

    The most popular car hire company at Sri Lanka is CarWiz. With prices on ECONOMY starting at £19/day about 100% more people book with CarWiz than other companies in the country.

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

    At £38/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in Colombo than any other city in Sri Lanka. The cheapest price found in Sri Lanka was for £21/day in Colombo.

  • 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.

Car hires by fuel type in Sri Lanka

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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 (£27+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

£39+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

£27+

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