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Matara, Sri Lanka

Car Rental in
Matara

Matara is a quieter southern hub, less crowded than Galle or Mirissa, and a practical base for onward trips to Yala National Park or further along the south coast. A rental picked up here works well for travellers wanting to explore the deep south without the tourist density of the more popular beach towns.

Available Vehicles

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Toyata KDH
Available
Toyata
Toyata KDH
Insurance 100km / Day Refund Deposit $400 Per Km Extra $0.5

Honda Fit Shuttle
Available
Honda
Honda Fit Shuttle
Refundable Deposit $300 150km / Day Per Km Extra $0.5 Seat Belts 4 (including driver)

Suzuki Wagon R
Available
Suzuki
Suzuki Wagon R
Insurance Refundable Deposit $300 150km / Day Per Km Extra $0.5

Bajaj Tuk
Available
Bajaj
Bajaj Tuk
Refund Deposit $100 Unlimited KM

Bajaj Tuk With Roof Rack
Available
Bajaj
Bajaj Tuk With Roof Rack
Refund Deposit $100 Unlimited KM

Honda Vezel
Available
Honda
Honda Vezel
Insurance 100km / Day Refundable Deposit $300 Per Km Extra $0.5

Toyata Premio
Available
Toyata
Toyata Premio
Insurance 100km / Day Refundable Deposit $300 Per Km Extra $0.5

Suzuki Alto (Automatic)
Available
Suzuki
Suzuki Alto (Automatic)
Insurance Per Km Extra $0.25 Refundable Deposit $300 Per Km Extra $0.5

Suzuki Alto (Manual)
Available
Suzuki
Suzuki Alto (Manual)
Insurance Per Km Extra $0.5 Refund Deposit $200 Seat Belts 4 (including driver)

Nissan Xtrail
Available
Nissan
Nissan Xtrail
Insurance 100km / Day Refund Deposit $400 Full to Full (Fuel)

Honda Vezel 2025
Available
Honda
Honda Vezel 2025
Insurance 100km / Day Refund Deposit $400 Capacity - 4 Persons (Excluding Driver)

Toyota Prado
Available
Toyota
Toyota Prado
Insurance 100km / Day Refund Deposit $400 Full to Full (Fuel)

Mitsubishi X Pander
Available
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi X Pander
Insurance 100km / Day Refund Deposit $400 Capacity - 4 Persons (Excluding Driver)

Toyata KDH HighRoof
Available
Toyata
Toyata KDH HighRoof
Insurance Refund Deposit $400 150km / Day Seat Belts 10 (including driver)

Montero Sport
Available
Montero
Montero Sport
100km / Day Refundable Deposit $300 Full to Full (Fuel) Capacity - 4 Persons (Excluding Driver)

Kia Sorento
Available
Kia
Kia Sorento
100km / Day Refundable Deposit $300 Full to Full (Fuel) Capacity - 4 Persons (Excluding Driver)

Mitsubishi Outlander
Available
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Outlander
100km / Day Refund Deposit $400 Full to Full (Fuel) Capacity - 4 Persons (Excluding Driver)

Toyota Aqua Urban
Available
Toyota
Toyota Aqua Urban
100km / Day Refund Deposit $400 Per Km Extra $0.25 Full to Full (Fuel)

Toyota Allion
Available
Toyota
Toyota Allion
100km / Day Refund Deposit $400 Full to Full (Fuel) Seat Belts 4 (including driver)

Range Rover Evoque
Available
Range Rover
Range Rover Evoque
Insurance 100km / Day Refund Deposit $400 Full to Full (Fuel)

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Matara Pickup

Car Rental in Matara — Self-Drive & Chauffeur Hire

Matara is a quieter southern hub, less crowded than Galle or Mirissa, and a practical base for onward trips to Yala National Park or further along the south coast. A rental picked up here works well for travellers wanting to explore the deep south without the tourist density of the more popular beach towns.

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 Matara

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

Driving Permit & Car Rental, Arranged Together

Rento can arrange both your international driving permit for Sri Lanka and your self-drive vehicle in Matara in the same booking, so foreign tourists without a Sri Lankan licence can go from application to driving in as little as 24 hours. Prefer not to arrange a permit? Every category here is also available chauffeur-driven, no permit required.

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.
Can I pick up my rental car directly at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)?
Yes. Rento has a dedicated airport car rental and car hire pickup point at BIA, so your self-drive or chauffeur-driven vehicle can be ready as soon as you land, no separate transfer needed first.
Do I need to pay a security deposit to rent a car in Sri Lanka?
Rento's rental pricing is transparent with no hidden charges shown upfront at booking; any deposit or documentation requirement depends on the vehicle and rental period and is confirmed with you before you pay anything.
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