Car Hire in Sri Lanka
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre Car Hire
Mini
Hyundai E-On
or comparable
£ 23.80
per day
Colombo Bandaranaike Airport Car Hire
Economy
Suzuki Swift
or comparable
£ 42.78
per day
Colombo Bandaranaike Airport Car Hire
Economy Elite
Perodua Bezza
or comparable
£ 49.80
per day
City Centre Car Hire
Intermediate
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
or comparable
£ 40.13
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
City Centre Car Hire
Minivan
Hyundai H1
or comparable
£ 43.36
/ per day
City Centre Car Hire
Full-size
Hyundai Santa Fe
or comparable
£ 43.36
/ per day
Colombo Bandaranaike Airport Car Hire
Compact
Mazda Familia STW
or comparable
£ 45.91
/ per day
City Centre Car Hire
Premium
BMW 520d
or comparable
£ 86.70
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 20:52 on 2023-03-19.
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Travel Information
Language
Sinhala
Currency
LKR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
94
Average car hire price
£ 8.88 / per day
Average car hire length
2 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h
31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
70 km/h
43 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.06%
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Sri Lanka?
Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in Sri Lanka fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Sri Lanka
The cheapest month to hire a car in Sri Lanka is September with prices starting at £ 23.37 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is January with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 62.61. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 46. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.
How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in Sri Lanka?
Hirers picking up a car in Sri Lanka keep them for an average of 18 days during in June, while those picking up their cars in September keep them for an average of 5.
Average Hire Length in Sri Lanka
What time of year is most favoured for hiring a car in Sri Lanka?
Though Sri Lanka is popular for travellers all year long, the month for which the highest number of people search for a hire car is in February. in September is the month that sees the lowest demand for hire cars.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Sri Lanka Compared to the Yearly Average
Car Hire Information
| Car hire locations | 12 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | SR Rent A Car |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Large cars, Station wagons, SUVs |
| Lowest price | £ 24 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR Rent A Car | Mazda Demio | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| SR Rent A Car | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| SR Rent A Car | Perodua Axia | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| SR Rent A Car | Mazda Familia STW | 5 | 3 | Station wagons |
| SR Rent A Car | Toyota Axio Hybrid | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| SR Rent A Car | Hyundai Tucson | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| SR Rent A Car | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| SR Rent A Car | Toyota Aqua | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| SR Rent A Car | Toyota Land Cruiser Prado | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| SR Rent A Car | BMW 5 Series | 4 | 2 | Premium cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
SIXT
8.63 / 10
Lowest rated company
SR Rent A Car
7.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
£ 8.88
Lowest daily price
£ 23.92
Total cars available
41
Top 3 Hire Companies in Sri Lanka in 2023
SIXT
2 locations
£ 24 - £ 137
Europcar
1 location
SR Rent A Car
11 locations
£ 46 - £ 191
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