Cheap Car Hire in Sri Lanka from £25
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 20/3 and drop-off date of 3/4. 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.
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 28 February 2025.
Most popular company | Ace |
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Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | £53 |
Cheapest price per day | £25 |
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 28 February 2025.
January
£44
February
£39
March
£37
April
£33
May
£33
June
£31
July
£37
August
£39
September
£31
October
£34
November
£37
December
£53
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Sri Lanka is June. 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 28 February 2025.
There are currently 79 hire locations operating in Sri Lanka spread across 19 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Sri Lanka is small car at £25 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
£30+
Compact
£25+
Intermediate
£42+
Standard
£42+
Full-size
£37+
People carrier
£100+
Full-size SUV
£128+
Mini
£30+
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 28 February 2025.
Small cars | £30 - £44 | |
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All Car Types | £59 - £87 |
To hire a small car in Sri Lanka, you would pay an average price of £35/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Sri Lanka (~£30/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£44/day). In fact, June is about 15% 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 51% 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 £71/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Sri Lanka (~£52/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£94/day). In fact, November 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 is 0% 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 £110/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Sri Lanka (~£81/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~£146/day). In fact, October is about 27% 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 £113/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Sri Lanka (~£88/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~£138/day). In fact, September is about 23% 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 £87/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in Sri Lanka (~£55/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£122/day). In fact, September is about 37% 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 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 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 £150/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Sri Lanka (~£67/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~£247/day). In fact, October is about 56% 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 53% 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:
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 28 February 2025.
SR RENT A CAR
Sri Lanka Rent a Car
Casons Rent A Car
keddy by Europcar
Europcar
Kings
Kings Rental Corfu
Sixt
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 £75. Data was last updated on 28 February 2025.
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 28 February 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Sri Lanka?
The most popular car hire company at Sri Lanka is Hertz. With prices on COMPACT starting at £21/day about 73% more people book with Hertz than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Sri Lanka?
At £52/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 £25/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 £40 per day. Price data was last updated on 28 February 2025.
Car hires by fuel type in Sri Lanka
Browse car hires by fuel type in Sri Lanka. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Sri Lanka. Deals were last updated on 28 February 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Sri Lanka. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (£47+).
Hybrid
£47+
Petrol/Diesel
£63+