Car Hire in Sri Lanka
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Colombo Bandaranaike Airport
Mini
Suzuki Celerio or comparable
£34.39 per day
City Centre
Economy
Nissan March or comparable
£34.69 per day
Colombo Bandaranaike Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Axio Hybrid or comparable
£46.35 per day
Colombo Bandaranaike Airport
Compact
Toyota Aqua or comparable
£50.40 per day
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City Centre
Standard Van
Hyundai H1 or comparable
£85.55 per day
City Centre
Economy Elite
Perodua Bezza or comparable
£44.70 per day
Colombo Bandaranaike Airport
Full-size
Toyota Allion or comparable
£51.57 per day
Colombo Bandaranaike Airport
Premium SUV
MG ZS or comparable
£74.18 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 09:07 on 26/03/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
Sinhala, English
Currency
LKR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+94
Average car hire price
£53 per day
Average car hire length
9 days
Speed limit within city centre
60 km/h or 37 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
70 - 100 km/h or 43 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.00%
The most popular city in Sri Lanka
Top Most Popular Location in Sri Lanka
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Sri Lanka the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Sri Lanka fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Sri Lanka
The best month to hire a car in Sri Lanka is May — when the average price for a hire is £29.19 per day. This is 33% less than the yearly average and 51% less than hiring a car in February (when the average price is £59.32 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in Sri Lanka?
How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in October — an average of 11 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in April — an average of 7 days.
Average number of hire days in Sri Lanka
Which month is most favoured for hiring a car in Sri Lanka?
Given the number of customers searching for a car in Sri Lanka, December is the most popular, while April is the month that sees the lowest demand.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Sri Lanka Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 13 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | SR Rent A Car, Elite Rent A Car, Avawia Tours, GreenMotion, Europcar |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Large cars, Medium cars, SUVs |
| Lowest price | £34 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Elite Rent A Car |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR Rent A Car | Mazda Demio | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| SR Rent A Car | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Avawia Tours | Kia Picanto | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| SR Rent A Car | Perodua Axia | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Elite Rent A Car | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Elite Rent A Car | Toyota Aqua | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| SR Rent A Car | Nissan March | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| SR Rent A Car | Toyota Axio Hybrid | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| SR Rent A Car | Mazda Familia STW | 5 | 3 | Station wagons |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT
8 / 10
Lowest-rated company
SR Rent A Car
6 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
£52.73
Lowest daily price
£34.39
Total cars available
313
Top 7 suppliers in Sri Lanka in 2025
SIXT
2 locations
£51 - £86
ACARENT
1 location
£51 - £86
Europcar
2 locations
£41 - £199
Elite Rent A Car
1 location
£34 - £547
Avawia Tours
1 location
£39 - £90
FOX
2 locations
£39 - £90
SR Rent A Car
11 locations
£35 - £284
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