There’s no better way to experience a new country than from the driver’s seat of your very own rental car. You’ll have plenty of confidence hitting the highway in Sri Lanka after getting up to date on a little bit of basic info. Sri Lanka is among the diverse countries that make up Asia. Zoom into the map and the capital, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, will come into view. If you’d like to experience the country’s beating pulse, a stop here is highly recommended.

With a rental car, it’ll be easy to get out and explore this place’s most exciting sights. Sri Lanka boasts some unforgettable attractions like the following:

• Ancient City of Sigiriya (1 mile from the center of Central Province)
• Dambulla Cave Temple (0.4 miles from the center of Dambulla)
• Ancient City of Sigiriya (1 mile from the center of Sigiriya)

Being in control of when and where you travel is a huge advantage of having your own rental car on vacation. Call the shots during your trip around Sri Lanka and delight in the freedom of exploring its coolest destinations at your own pace. Here are some of the most well-known cities to visit in this incredible place:

• Jaffna (population of 169,100)
• Trincomalee (population of 108,400)
• Kalmunai (population of 100,200)
• Galle (population of 93,100)

Here’s a rundown of our top recommendations if you want to grab the cheapest possible car rental:

• Use our convenient filter tool to help point you toward the cheapest car deals around — and then compare the prices;
• Check your inbox for our popular Price Drop Alert. We’ll let you know about all the amazing bargains cruising around your location;
• Research is the key to getting your hands on the best rental bargains in town, so be sure to look into both airport and non-airport pickup and drop-off outlets before you lock in your ride;
• If your vacation dates are flexible, try scoring a lower price by choosing different days in your search;
• To avoid paying late fees or for a whole extra day, try to keep your pickup and drop-off times the same;
• Keep more hard-earned dollars in your back pocket. You’ll get some of the cheapest deals when you prepay your rental;
• Don’t let the deal you’ve been looking for slip through your fingers. Book now and zoom off with your dream set of wheels.

Sometimes it pays big to think small, especially if you’ll be cruising around the busy streets of Colombo and Mount Lavinia. Economy rental cars are the number one pick for travelers in Sri Lanka — and there’s so much to love about them. Zoom around town easily, enjoy excellent gas mileage, and most importantly, save money on rental fees. These low-cost little cars prove bigger doesn’t always mean better!From coral reefs to sandy shores and streams, Sri Lanka has some epic natural wonders. Why not venture out and explore a few of them? Skip town and arrange some fun excursions. An SUV is ideal for those longer drives. With the ability to deal with all types of terrain, these larger vehicles make it a pleasure to detour from the beaten path.

First of all, there’s a wide variety of both luxury and economy rentals in Sri Lanka. What you end up going for depends on what you’re willing to spend and the activities you’ve got planned. Specialty vehicles offer the best in comfort and class. If you’re splashing out, why not go for a high-end SUV, or perhaps an upmarket medium-sized vehicle? Otherwise, if you just need a set of wheels to get you around town as economically as possible, we can help you out with an economy vehicle (or something else that’s unlikely to break the bank).

In Sri Lanka, you’ll need to stick to the left side of the road. This means the steering wheel is on the right-hand side. If your rental vehicle has a manual transmission, get comfortable with changing gears with your left hand.

Generally, your car rental company will charge the amount listed on the fine to your credit card, including local surcharges. Otherwise, they may forward your contact details to the relevant local authority, who’ll then send a fine directly to you.