Car hire in Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka car hire at a glance

Most popular providerXDrive
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
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Cheapest month to rentAugust
Best time to book4 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Sri Lanka could cost, we've pulled prices from Katunayaka.

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Cities in Sri Lanka

Take a look at the different cities in Sri Lanka you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.

Airports in Sri Lanka

If you’re flying to Sri Lanka it could be easier to hit the road straight from the airport.

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Sri Lanka

The cheapest month to rent a car in Sri Lanka is August, when the average cost per day is R$ 246. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is October, when the average cost per day is R$ 257. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Sri Lanka is February.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Sri Lanka could cost, we've pulled prices from Katunayaka.

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Car hire in Sri Lanka: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Sri Lanka, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Sri Lanka you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in Sri Lanka is Hertz. You can rent a car with them for R$ 499 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Hertz, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Sri Lanka depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Sri Lanka, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Sri Lanka. First, you need to decide where in Sri Lanka you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Sri Lanka. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Sri Lanka you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Colombo. On average, it costs R$ 288 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is R$ 176 per day.