Sri Lanka

Cheap Car Hire in Sri Lanka from £21

Colombo, Sri Lanka
25 Apr — 2 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Thu 25/4
Midday
Thu 2/5
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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 18 April 2024.

Most popular company

SR RENT A CAR

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

£34

Cheapest price per day

£21

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 18 April 2024.

January

£38

February

£36

March

£34

April

£30

May

£29

June

£29

July

£35

August

£36

September

£27

October

£26

November

£31

December

£40

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 18 April 2024.

There are currently 60 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 £21 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

£164+

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 18 April 2024.

Small cars

£26 - £38

All Car Types

£47 - £83

To hire a small car in Sri Lanka, you would pay an average price of £31/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Sri Lanka (~£26/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£38/day). In fact, September is about 19% 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 53% 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 £70/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Sri Lanka (~£54/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£96/day). In fact, September is about 24% 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 is 6% 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 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 £104/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Sri Lanka (~£70/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£128/day). In fact, May is about 33% 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 36% 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 £108/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Sri Lanka (~£83/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~£142/day). In fact, September is about 24% 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 38% 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 £74/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a van in Sri Lanka (~£63/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£91/day). In fact, May is about 16% 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 11% 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 £175/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Sri Lanka (~£100/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~£366/day). In fact, September is about 43% 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 62% 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen Golf£21/day
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Volkswagen Golf
Toyota Yaris£27/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Yaris
Ford Focus£31/day
4
M
A/C
Ford Focus

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 April 2024.
Have a look at the top car hire agencies available in Sri Lanka, including those that serve Colombo, Wellawatte and Katunayake. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

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 £66. Data was last updated on 18 April 2024.
We've found these great deals on car hires in Sri Lanka, including options within the Colombo, Wellawatte and Katunayake area. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the rental, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Volkswagen Golf£21/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Golf
Toyota Yaris£27/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Opel Insignia£28/day
5
M
A/C
Opel Insignia

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 April 2024.
  • 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 £24/day about 309% 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 £40/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 £28/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.

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 £38 per day. Price data was last updated on 18 April 2024.
Fiat 500£33/day
2
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A/C
Fiat 500
Fiat 500£33/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Toyota Aygo£33/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo

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 April 2024.

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 (£33+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Airport car hires in Sri Lanka
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