Cheap Car Hire in Sri Lanka from $49
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 15/6 and drop-off date of 6/7. 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 7 June 2025.
Most popular company | NU Car |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | $80 |
Cheapest price per day | $49 |
Cheapest time to hire 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 7 June 2025.
January
$86
February
$76
March
$72
April
$70
May
$70
June
$67
July
$75
August
$78
September
$64
October
$67
November
$73
December
$106
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 7 June 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Sri Lanka this past week from 79 hire locations out of 19 hire agencies. Prices for a Sri Lanka small car hire start from $49/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
$51+
Compact
$49+
Intermediate
$80+
Standard
$78+
Full-size
$69+
Full-size SUV
$241+
Passenger van
$229+
Luxury
$351+
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 7 June 2025.
Small cars | $58 - $80 | |
|---|---|---|
All Car Types | $113 - $158 |
To hire a small car in Sri Lanka, you would pay an average price of $67/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Sri Lanka (~$58/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$80/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 $127/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Sri Lanka (~$111/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$160/day). In fact, October is about 13% 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 8% 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 $203/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Sri Lanka (~$140/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$235/day). In fact, September is about 32% 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 33% 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 $202/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Sri Lanka (~$151/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$246/day). In fact, September is about 26% 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 33% 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 $173/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a van in Sri Lanka (~$140/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$203/day). In fact, October is about 20% 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 21% 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.
To hire a luxury car in Sri Lanka, you would pay an average price of $266/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Sri Lanka (~$176/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$414/day). In fact, November is about 34% 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 49% 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 7 June 2025.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in Sri Lanka, including locations near Colombo, Wellawatte and Negombo. Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Sri Lanka, including locations around Colombo, Wellawatte and Negombo.
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Best car hire deals found in Sri Lanka
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 $132. Data was last updated on 7 June 2025.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on hire cars in Sri Lanka including options serving Colombo, Wellawatte and Negombo. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
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 7 June 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Sri Lanka?
With an average price of $52/day, Hertz is the most popular car hire provider in Sri Lanka, booking 37% more hire cars than any other provider.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Sri Lanka?
At $60/day, the cheapest car hire price in Sri Lanka was found in Negombo. On average, Colombo has the cheapest daily rental car price ($87/day), which is 45% below average price for cities in Sri Lanka.
What side of the road do you drive on in Sri Lanka?
Cars travel on the left side of the road in Sri Lanka.
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 7 June 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 ($40+).
Hybrid
$40+
Petrol/Diesel
$53+