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Car rental in Sri Lanka

3 airports · 3 cities · drives on the left

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  • No hidden fees
  • Pay later on many offers
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  • 4rental companies
  • 3pick-up points
  • from $42 per day

Half of the offers here cost under $102 a day, and one in ten under $51. The companies with the most offices here are Europcar, Sri Lanka Rent A Car and Green Motion. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026.

  • Meet and greet: 3
  • Free cancellation: 4 of 4
  • Europcar
  • Sri Lanka Rent A Car
  • Green Motion
  • U-Save

Where to rent a car in Sri Lanka

Data from the 12 months to Aug 2026.

All 3 airports in Sri Lanka All 3 cities in Sri Lanka

Rental prices in Sri Lanka by car class

Class Typical cars Suppliers Cheapest at From / day Typical / day
Mini Suzuki Swift, Mazda Demio, Suzuki Wagon R 4 Negambo Hotel Delivery $42 $68
Economy Nissan March, Kia Picanto, Toyota Aqua Hybrid 3 Negambo Hotel Delivery $42
Compact Toyota Axio, Toyota Axio Hybrid, Mazda 3 4 Negambo Hotel Delivery $51 $74
Intermediate Toyota Allion, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Prius Hybrid 3 Negambo Hotel Delivery $51
Standard BMW 3 Series 2 Colombo Bandaranayake Airport $352
Full size Mercedes C Class 2 Colombo Bandaranayake Airport $352
SUV Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento, Toyota Prado 4 Colombo Bandaranayake Airport $115 $212
Minivan Toyota Previa, Volkswagen Transporter 2 Colombo Bandaranayake Airport $252
7-seat minivan Toyota Previa 1 Negambo Hotel Delivery $199
Premium BMW 5 Series 1 Colombo Bandaranayake Airport $555

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Mazda Demio rental car in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Rent A Car

Mazda Demio

or similar

Negambo Hotel Delivery

  • 4 seats
  • 1 bag
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $42/day See prices
Suzuki Swift rental car in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Rent A Car

Suzuki Swift

or similar

Negambo Hotel Delivery

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $42/day See prices
Nissan March rental car in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Rent A Car

Nissan March

or similar

Negambo Hotel Delivery

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $42/day See prices
Suzuki Wagon R rental car in Sri Lanka U-Save

Suzuki Wagon R

or similar

Colombo Bandaranayake Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 1 bag
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $49/day See prices
Kia Picanto rental car in Sri Lanka U-Save

Kia Picanto

or similar

Colombo Bandaranayake Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 1 bag
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $49/day See prices
Toyota Vitz rental car in Sri Lanka U-Save

Toyota Vitz

or similar

Colombo Bandaranayake Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $49/day See prices
Mazda 3 rental car in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Rent A Car

Mazda 3

or similar

Negambo Hotel Delivery

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $51/day See prices
Perodua Bezza rental car in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Rent A Car

Perodua Bezza

or similar

Negambo Hotel Delivery

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $51/day See prices

Car rental companies in Sri Lanka

Rating is the average over the company's offices in Sri Lanka. Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Aug 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Rental conditions in Sri Lanka

Based on 4 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Aug 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 18. Maximum age 80.
Debit card Not accepted by any of the 4 suppliers.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 4 of 4 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 4 suppliers.
Fuel policy Full to full (3 suppliers), Same to same (1 supplier)
Transmission Automatic 96%, manual 4%.
Electric and hybrid Toyota Prius Hybrid, Toyota Axio Hybrid and Toyota Aqua Hybrid, from $92 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 4 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (4 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (4 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (3 suppliers). Deductible: $411–$1 153.
Included in the price Taxes, Breakdown assistance, Airport fee
Free additional driver Green Motion
Extras GPS (4 suppliers), Infant seat (4 suppliers), Child seat (4 suppliers), Booster seat (1 supplier)
Special offers Special discount (3 suppliers), Pre-registration available (2 suppliers), Free additional driver (1 supplier)

Prices in Sri Lanka in numbers

Price per day. Data from the 12 months to Aug 2026.

Cheapest places lowest price seen
  1. Negambo Hotel Delivery $42
  2. Colombo Bandaranayake Airport $61
  3. Europcar Bandaranayaka Int Apt Chauffuer $73

Van, SUV and luxury car rental in Sri Lanka

Data from the 12 months to Aug 2026.

Car rental in Sri Lanka: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Sri Lanka?
Half of the offers we have seen in Sri Lanka cost under $102 a day, and one in ten under $51. The cheapest class is Mini, from $42 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026.

Which car rental company is cheapest in Sri Lanka?
U-Save is the cheapest for a small car, about $63 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Sri Lanka?
The lowest minimum age among our partners in Sri Lanka is 18.

Can I rent a car in Sri Lanka with a debit card?
None of our partners in Sri Lanka accept a debit card. You need a credit card.

Which side of the road do they drive on in Sri Lanka?
In Sri Lanka you drive on the left. 96% of the rental cars are automatic.

What are the driving rules in Sri Lanka?
Speed limits: 50 km/h in towns · 70 km/h on rural roads · 100 km/h on motorways. Drink-drive limit: 0.03% blood alcohol. Sources: WHO Global status report on road safety 2023, EU Your Europe road rules and national road operators, checked October 2026. Local signs always apply.

Where is car rental cheapest in Sri Lanka?
The lowest prices we have seen are at Negambo Hotel Delivery ($42), Colombo Bandaranayake Airport ($61) and Europcar Bandaranayaka Int Apt Chauffuer ($73). Data from the 12 months to Aug 2026.

Can I return the car somewhere else in Sri Lanka?
0% of searches in Sri Lanka are one-way. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see the one-way fee.

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