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Ella, Sri Lanka

Car Rental in
Ella

Ella sits deep in the hill country, surrounded by tea plantations, waterfalls, and some of the most scenic (and steepest) roads on the island. Given the terrain, a 4x4 or an experienced chauffeur driver is the practical choice for most visitors picking up here, and Rento's Ella fleet is set up accordingly.

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Toyata KDH
Available
Toyata
Toyata KDH
Insurance 100km / Day Refund Deposit $400 Per Km Extra $0.5
62/day
Honda Fit Shuttle
Available
Honda
Honda Fit Shuttle
Refundable Deposit $300 150km / Day Per Km Extra $0.5 Seat Belts 4 (including driver)
43/day
Suzuki Wagon R
Available
Suzuki
Suzuki Wagon R
Insurance Refundable Deposit $300 150km / Day Per Km Extra $0.5
33/day
Bajaj Tuk
Available
Bajaj
Bajaj Tuk
Refund Deposit $100 Unlimited KM
18/day
Bajaj Tuk With Roof Rack
Available
Bajaj
Bajaj Tuk With Roof Rack
Refund Deposit $100 Unlimited KM
20/day
Honda Vezel
Available
Honda
Honda Vezel
Insurance 100km / Day Refundable Deposit $300 Per Km Extra $0.5
50/day
Toyata Premio
Available
Toyata
Toyata Premio
Insurance 100km / Day Refundable Deposit $300 Per Km Extra $0.5
59/day
Suzuki Alto (Automatic)
Available
Suzuki
Suzuki Alto (Automatic)
Insurance Per Km Extra $0.25 Refundable Deposit $300 Per Km Extra $0.5
35/day
Suzuki Alto (Manual)
Available
Suzuki
Suzuki Alto (Manual)
Insurance Per Km Extra $0.5 Refund Deposit $200 Seat Belts 4 (including driver)
26/day
Nissan Xtrail
Available
Nissan
Nissan Xtrail
100km / Day Refund Deposit $400
72/day
Honda Vezel 2025
Available
Honda
Honda Vezel 2025
100km / Day Refund Deposit $400
79/day
Toyota Prado
Available
Toyota
Toyota Prado
100km / Day Refund Deposit $500
132/day
Mitsubishi X Pander
Available
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi X Pander
100km / Day Refund Deposit $400
85/day
Toyata KDH HighRoof
Available
Toyata
Toyata KDH HighRoof
Refund Deposit $400 150km / Day
78/day
Montero Sport
Available
Montero
Montero Sport
100km / Day Refundable Deposit $300
106/day
Kia Sorento
Available
Kia
Kia Sorento
100km / Day Refundable Deposit $300
61/day
Mitsubishi Outlander
Available
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Outlander
100km / Day Refund Deposit $400
79/day
Toyota Aqua Urban 2015
Available
Toyota
Toyota Aqua Urban 2015
Refund Deposit $400
46/day
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Ella Pickup

Car Rental in Ella — Self-Drive & Chauffeur Hire

Ella sits deep in the hill country, surrounded by tea plantations, waterfalls, and some of the most scenic (and steepest) roads on the island. Given the terrain, a 4x4 or an experienced chauffeur driver is the practical choice for most visitors picking up here, and Rento's Ella fleet is set up accordingly.

Self-drive rentals require a valid Sri Lanka tourist driving permit (recognition permit), which Rento can also arrange for you online with islandwide delivery in 24 hours. Prefer not to drive? Choose a chauffeur-driven rental and let a professional, English-speaking driver handle the roads while you enjoy the trip.

Vehicle Categories in Ella

Economy cars, sedans, SUVs, vans and 4x4s — available with transparent daily pricing to suit solo travellers, families and groups.

Other Pickup Locations
Colombo Negombo Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Galle Kandy Matara Mirissa Tangalle Weligama All Locations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an International Driving Permit to rent a car in Sri Lanka?
Yes. Foreign visitors need a valid home country driving licence plus a Sri Lanka recognition permit (tourist driving permit) issued through AA Ceylon to legally self-drive. Rento can arrange this permit online alongside your car rental.
What is the minimum age to rent a car in Sri Lanka?
Most rental providers, including Rento, require drivers to be at least 21–23 years old with a minimum of 1–2 years of driving experience. Younger drivers may incur a surcharge.
Can I rent a car with a driver instead of self-driving?
Yes. Rento offers chauffeur-driven rentals across all vehicle categories — ideal if you'd rather avoid driving on the left side of the road or navigating unfamiliar routes.
Which cities can I pick up or drop off a rental car?
Rento vehicles are available islandwide, including Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Negombo and Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), with drop-off flexibility for one-way trips.
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