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 30 November 2023.
January
£33
February
£31
March
£32
April
£29
May
£28
June
£28
July
£34
August
£34
September
£25
October
£25
November
£29
December
£37
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Sri Lanka is September. 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 30 November 2023.
There are currently 59 hire locations operating in Sri Lanka spread across 14 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Sri Lanka is small car at £20 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
£22+
Compact
£20+
Intermediate
£78+
Standard
£34+
Full-size
£33+
Full-size SUV
£68+
Mini
£22+
Premium
£157+
Economy
£22+
Compact
£20+
Intermediate
£78+
Standard
£34+
Full-size
£33+
Full-size SUV
£68+
Mini
£22+
Premium
£157+
Economy
£22+
Compact
£20+
Intermediate
£78+
Standard
£34+
Full-size
£33+
Full-size SUV
£68+
Mini
£22+
Premium
£157+
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 30 November 2023.
Small cars | £23 - £34 | |
|---|---|---|
All Car Types | £68 - £94 |
To hire a small car in Sri Lanka, you would pay an average price of £28/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Sri Lanka (~£23/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£34/day). In fact, October is about 21% 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 64% 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 £61/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Sri Lanka (~£45/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~£68/day). In fact, September is about 27% 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 23% 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 £96/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Sri Lanka (~£79/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£121/day). In fact, January is about 19% 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 19% 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 large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a SUV in Sri Lanka, you would pay an average price of £91/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Sri Lanka (~£79/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~£102/day). In fact, June is about 15% 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 15% 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 £67/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Sri Lanka (~£58/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~£80/day). In fact, November is about 14% 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 saves you 16% 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 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 £145/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Sri Lanka (~£105/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~£250/day). In fact, September is about 28% 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 46% 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.
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 30 November 2023.
SR RENT A CAR
Casons Rent A Car
keddy by Europcar
Kings Rental Corfu
Sixt
Europcar
Sri Lanka Rent a Car
Budget
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 £61. Data was last updated on 30 November 2023.
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 30 November 2023.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Sri Lanka?
The most popular car hire company at Sri Lanka is SR RENT A CAR . With prices on ECONOMY starting at £20/day about 205% more people book with SR RENT A CAR than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Sri Lanka?
At £45/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 £27/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.