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Cheap Car Rentals in Sri Lanka from AED 116
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 9/11 and drop-off date of 14/11. 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.
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Sri Lanka car rentals in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Sri Lanka. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 October 2025.
Most popular company | SR RENT A CAR |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | AED 275 |
Cheapest price per day | AED 116 |
Popular car types in Sri Lanka
Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Sri Lanka and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 21 October 2025.
There are 19 hire agencies servicing Sri Lanka. These agencies, altogether, have 76 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Sri Lanka with prices from AED 116 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in Sri Lanka:
Economy
AED 116+
Compact
AED 141+
Intermediate
AED 158+
Standard
AED 176+
Full-size
AED 141+
Full-size SUV
AED 716+
Passenger van
AED 554+
Luxury
AED 992+
Compare car rental deals in Sri Lanka by type
Here are the best Sri Lanka small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Sri Lanka medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Sri Lanka large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Sri Lanka SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Sri Lanka van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
MG 3AED 116/day
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Kia ForteAED 141/day
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Mitsubishi LancerAED 166/day
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Best car rental deals found in Sri Lanka
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Sri Lanka. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Sri Lanka with an average daily rate of AED 396. Data was last updated on 21 October 2025.
MG 3AED 116/day
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Kia OptimaAED 141/day
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Mitsubishi LancerAED 141/day
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Cheapflights insights for Sri Lanka car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Sri Lanka, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Sri Lanka?
To get the best deal on car hire in Sri Lanka, book about 5 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 154, which is about 216% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Sri Lanka?
Looking to hire a car in Sri Lanka? SR RENT A CAR had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only AED 113.85/day. Sri Lanka Rent a Car also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at AED 115.10/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Sri Lanka?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Sri Lanka is September, when you can expect to pay AED 151/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Sri Lanka is December (AED 242/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
AED 202
February
AED 184
March
AED 173
April
AED 169
May
AED 169
June
AED 162
July
AED 180
August
AED 180
September
AED 151
October
AED 154
November
AED 180
December
AED 242
What car do most people hire in Sri Lanka?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Sri Lanka are the following: Mini cars (Hyundai i10 or similar), Economy cars (Suzuki Swift or similar), and Compact cars (Nissan Versa or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Sri Lanka?
SR RENT A CAR has 24 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sri Lanka Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Sri Lanka at 13.
Top rental agencies in Sri Lanka
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Sri Lanka known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Sri Lanka. Reviews were last updated on 21 October 2025.
Hertz
1 review•1 location
Sixt
1 review•4 locations
Ace
1 location
Budget
1 location
SR RENT A CAR
24 locations
Elite Rent A Car
1 location
Casons Rent A Car
10 locations
Sri Lanka Rent a Car
13 locations
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Sri Lanka, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 October 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Sri Lanka?
With an average price of AED 128/day, SR RENT A CAR is the most popular car hire provider in Sri Lanka, booking 78% more hire cars than any other provider.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Sri Lanka?
At AED 129/day, the cheapest car rental price in Sri Lanka was found in Colombo. On average, Colombo has the cheapest daily rental car price (AED 248/day), which is 0% below average price for cities in Sri Lanka.
What side of the road do you drive on in Sri Lanka?
Cars in Sri Lanka are to be driven on the left side of the road.
Car rentals by fuel type in Sri Lanka
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Sri Lanka. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Sri Lanka. Deals were last updated on 21 October 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Sri Lanka. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (AED 33+).
Hybrid
AED 45+
Petrol/Diesel
AED 33+