Car Hire in Sri Lanka

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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

City Centre Car Hire
Mini
Hyundai E-On or comparable
Hyundai E-On
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
SIXT
£ 23.80 per day
Colombo Bandaranaike Airport Car Hire
Economy
Suzuki Swift or comparable
Suzuki Swift
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SR Rent a Car
£ 42.78 per day
Colombo Bandaranaike Airport Car Hire
Economy Elite
Perodua Bezza or comparable
Perodua Bezza
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SR Rent A Car
£ 49.80 per day
City Centre Car Hire
Intermediate
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid or comparable
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£ 40.13 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

City Centre Car Hire
Minivan
Hyundai H1 or comparable
Hyundai H1
  • 8
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
SIXT
£ 43.36 / per day
City Centre Car Hire
Full-size
Hyundai Santa Fe or comparable
Hyundai Santa Fe
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£ 43.36 / per day
Colombo Bandaranaike Airport Car Hire
Compact
Mazda Familia STW or comparable
Mazda Familia STW
  • 4
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SR Rent a Car
£ 45.91 / per day
City Centre Car Hire
Premium
BMW 520d or comparable
BMW 520d
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£ 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
£ 62.61
January
£ 59.44
February
£ 32.76
March
£ 52.84
April
£ 54.44
May
£ 30.09
June
£ 48.73
July
August
£ 23.37
September
£ 28.38
October
£ 58.64
November
£ 53.38
December
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
13
January
14
February
10
March
9
April
10
May
18
June
16
July
August
5
September
7
October
13
November
9
December

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
65%
January
236%
February
170%
March
157%
April
52%
May
26%
June
92%
July
August
13%
September
39%
October
39%
November
210%
December

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
SIXT
Outstanding 8.6 / 4 reviews
2 locations
£ 24 - £ 137
Europcar
Europcar
Outstanding 8.5 / 1 reviews
1 location
SR Rent A Car
SR Rent A Car
Great 7.4 / 18 reviews
11 locations
£ 46 - £ 191
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