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Sri Lanka Car Rental Mini Guide

You are allowed to drive a rental car in Sri Lanka as a non-resident, however you are required to obtain a temporary Sri Lankan driving license. An international driving permit is not sufficient. You can obtain the temporary licence from Colombo.

Although many of the locals drive around on three wheeled tuk-tuks, rental cars are the recommended form of transport as they are cheaper and less prone to road accidents.   Renting a car in Sri Lanka is the most comfortable and easiest way to get around this large island in the Indian Ocean and yes, it is safe. As driving standards and road conditions can leave a little to be desired, hiring a car with a driver is a popular option and for those a little concerned about the safety of driving in Sri Lanka represents a great option and is still very affordable.

Sri Lanka is an island in the Indian Ocean which is famed for its beautiful beaches and for the production of tea, coffee, coconuts, and rubber. It is situated about thirty kilometres south of India.

Cheapest car hire in Sri Lanka

Suzuki Swift

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 47.40 EUR/day
Suzuki Swift

7 Days rental at 331.81 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Eon

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 50.95 EUR/day
Hyundai Eon

7 Days rental at 356.69 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai Eon

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 50.95 EUR/day
Hyundai Eon

7 Days rental at 356.69 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Mazda 3

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 56.27 EUR/day
Mazda 3

7 Days rental at 393.91 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Sunny

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 56.27 EUR/day
Nissan Sunny

7 Days rental at 393.91 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mazda 3

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 56.27 EUR/day
Mazda 3

7 Days rental at 393.91 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Sunny

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 56.27 EUR/day
Nissan Sunny

7 Days rental at 393.91 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mazda 3

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 56.27 EUR/day
Mazda 3

7 Days rental at 393.91 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Sunny

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 56.27 EUR/day
Nissan Sunny

7 Days rental at 393.91 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Sunny

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 56.27 EUR/day
Nissan Sunny

7 Days rental at 393.91 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mazda 3

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 56.27 EUR/day
Mazda 3

7 Days rental at 393.91 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Sunny

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 56.27 EUR/day
Nissan Sunny

7 Days rental at 393.91 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Grand i10

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 58.13 EUR/day
Hyundai Grand i10

7 Days rental at 406.97 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Grand i10

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 58.13 EUR/day
Hyundai Grand i10

7 Days rental at 406.97 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai H1

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 97.64 EUR/day
Hyundai H1

7 Days rental at 683.48 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai H1

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 97.64 EUR/day
Hyundai H1

7 Days rental at 683.48 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Prado

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 143.11 EUR/day
Toyota Prado

7 Days rental at 1001.81 EUR from 24/07/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Prius Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 68.83 EUR/day
Toyota Prius Hybrid

7 Days rental at 481.81 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Allion

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 73.83 EUR/day
Toyota Allion

7 Days rental at 516.81 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Tucson

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 103.11 EUR/day
Hyundai Tucson

7 Days rental at 721.81 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Tucson

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 143.07 EUR/day
Hyundai Tucson

7 Days rental at 1001.51 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Tucson

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 144.50 EUR/day
Hyundai Tucson

7 Days rental at 1011.55 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Tucson

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 144.50 EUR/day
Hyundai Tucson

7 Days rental at 1011.55 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Tucson

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 144.50 EUR/day
Hyundai Tucson

7 Days rental at 1011.55 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Tucson

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 144.50 EUR/day
Hyundai Tucson

7 Days rental at 1011.55 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Tucson

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 144.50 EUR/day
Hyundai Tucson

7 Days rental at 1011.55 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Axio Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 65.65 EUR/day
Toyota Axio Hybrid

7 Days rental at 459.61 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Axio Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 65.65 EUR/day
Toyota Axio Hybrid

7 Days rental at 459.61 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Axio Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 65.65 EUR/day
Toyota Axio Hybrid

7 Days rental at 459.61 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 90.45 EUR/day
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

7 Days rental at 633.21 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Axio Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 65.65 EUR/day
Toyota Axio Hybrid

7 Days rental at 459.61 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Prius Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 68.83 EUR/day
Toyota Prius Hybrid

7 Days rental at 481.81 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 90.45 EUR/day
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

7 Days rental at 633.21 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 69.18 EUR/day
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

7 Days rental at 484.29 EUR from 13/12/2021

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Axio Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 65.65 EUR/day
Toyota Axio Hybrid

7 Days rental at 459.61 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Sri Lanka

  • Drive on the LEFT side of the road in Sri Lanka, the steering wheel is on the right side of the car
  • The majority or rental cars in Sri Lanka are automatic, making driving just that little bit easier for most
  • The alcohol limit to drive in Sri Lanka is 60mg (0.06% BAC)
  • Speed limits are posted in KM/H, the maximum on the island is 120km/h
 

Popular car hire destinations in Sri Lanka

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Sri Lanka

  •  

    L

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    50kph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    70kph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    100kph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    LKR  205.08/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    60mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    LKR

    Currency

  •  

    YES

    Tolls

  •  

    21

    Min Rental Age

    18

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Average prices per day for car hire in Sri Lanka

ItemPercent
January€ 71
February€ 73
March€ 62
April€ 51
May€ 52
June€ 54
July€ 62
August€ 62
September€ 49
October€ 49
November€ 46
December€ 81
ItemPercent
January€ 56
February€ 57
March€ 50
April€ 40
May€ 40
June€ 42
July€ 45
August€ 45
September€ 33
October€ 34
November€ 31
December€ 81
ItemPercent
January€ 135
February€ 123
March€ 123
April€ 101
May€ 104
June€ 101
July€ 114
August€ 112
September€ 112
October€ 110
November€ 102
December€ 127
ItemPercent
January€ 112
February€ 100
March€ 94
April€ 73
May€ 75
June€ 76
July€ 92
August€ 91
September€ 82
October€ 78
November€ 67
December€ 105
ItemPercent
January€ 200
February€ 167
March€ 169
April€ 137
May€ 138
June€ 140
July€ 153
August€ 149
September€ 150
October€ 150
November€ 107
December€ 189
ItemPercent
January€ 53
February€ 53
March€ 48
April€ 40
May€ 41
June€ 43
July€ 46
August€ 45
September€ 36
October€ 35
November€ 33
December€ 76
ItemPercent
January€ 164
February€ 146
March€ 149
April€ 118
May€ 120
June€ 121
July€ 127
August€ 128
September€ 132
October€ 131
November€ 93
December€ 157
ItemPercent
January€ 171
February€ 163
March€ 161
April€ 152
May€ 166
June€ 152
July€ 153
August€ 157
September€ 166
October€ 147
November€ 136
December€ 174

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*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Sri Lanka

DieselUnleaded
Jun , 2022

€ 1.03

€ 1.16

Jul , 2022

€ 1.23

€ 1.47

Aug , 2022

€ 1.17

€ 1.47

Sep , 2022

€ 1.21

€ 1.51

Oct , 2022

€ 1.20

€ 1.42

Nov , 2022

€ 1.13

€ 1.39

Dec , 2022

€ 1.12

€ 1.33

Jan , 2023

€ 1.03

€ 1.29

Feb , 2023

€ 1.03

€ 1.30

Mar , 2023

€ 1.18

€ 1.49

Apr , 2023

€ 0.92

€ 1.06

May , 2023

€ 0.92

€ 1.08

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
May , 2023 0.92 1.08
Apr , 2023 0.92 1.06
Mar , 2023 1.18 1.49
Feb , 2023 1.03 1.30
Jan , 2023 1.03 1.29
Dec , 2022 1.12 1.33
Nov , 2022 1.13 1.39
Oct , 2022 1.20 1.42
Sep , 2022 1.21 1.51
Aug , 2022 1.17 1.47
Jul , 2022 1.23 1.47
Jun , 2022 1.03 1.16

Car rental price statistics in Sri Lanka

  • € 331.80
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 191.01
    Highest daily price:
    BMW 5 Series
  • 54
    Total cars available
     
  • 7
    Most popular model:
    Hyundai Tucson
  • 18
    Location with most cars:
    Colombo Bandaranayake - Airport
  • € 47.4 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    EUROPCAR - Colombo Bandaranayake - Airport
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Other Car Hire Locations in Sri Lanka

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Car Hire Colombo
Colombo
€27.6
 
 
Mini 5 4 2 from €27.6 per day
Compact 3 5 3 from €36.0 per day
Economy 5 4 2 from €31.4 per day
Car Hire Colombo Airport
Colombo Airport
€27.6
 
 
Mini 5 4 2 from €27.6 per day
Compact 3 5 3 from €36.0 per day
Economy 5 4 2 from €31.4 per day