Book with Zest Car Rental in Sri Lanka!
Zest Car Rental provides a fresh and honest approach to hiring a car in Sri Lanka. At Zest, we know how important transparency is when booking car rental. Our four-step booking process is simple and hassle-free, with no hidden costs or extras. At Zest, we know when planning your trip, you shouldn’t have to sweat the details and focus on the small print. Instead, you can relax and look forward to your holiday, without getting lost in car rental complications!
We also know that sometimes, plans change. Therefore, we offer free cancellation and amendments up to 48 hours before your rental start as standard. Should you require it, we also offer enhanced cancellation protection for a small fee. This offers you free cancellation right up to the time your rental starts!
Zest Car Rental only works with carefully selected and trusted car rental providers in Sri Lanka who care as much about reputation as we do, and always put the customer first. All our providers are monitored closely, and we review customer feedback frequently to ensure you receive the best rental experience possible. Our amazing customer feedback has meant we are ranked ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot. Also, Zest Car Rental are Feefo Platinum Trusted! You can read our Feefo reviews here!
Stay protected with Zest! We offer breakdown assistance in Sri Lanka as standard. Should you wish to be fully covered, we can provide you with our industry leading top-up insurance. Our top-up insurance is the top level of cover available provided by us. You’ll receive reimbursement cover against any loss or damage to the vehicle not covered by the standard car hire insurance. To find out what is covered on our top-up insurance, check out our blog! You can rest assured we’ve made things as simple as possible so you can focus on enjoying your holiday and exploring hidden gems!
If you wish to share the driving on holiday, we have negotiated a free additional driver with many of our trusted car rental providers! If your chosen provider does include a free additional driver, this will be clearly labelled on the quote page. Generate a quick and easy quote today!
All rental providers we work with operate a fair fuel policy. This means you either collect the car full of fuel then return it full or return it with the same amount provided upon collection. Hassle-free and straightforward! Learn more about fair fuel policies here!
If you ever have any queries before, during or after your car rental, our friendly customer support team is here to help you. We can even provide you with a quote or make your booking over the telephone! Our U.K. based call centre is open 7 days a week. Wherever you are, Zest are! We operate a 24/7 Customer Support Telephone line for any urgent enquiries during out of office hours.
The great inclusions Zest offers with every rental has led to us being the one and only Which? Recommended Car Hire Broker, an accolade we have earnt every year since 2017! Which? Concluded that Zest Car Rental goes ‘beyond for their customers’ and awarded Zest with a five-star rating for the clarity of the final hire cost. Fresh, Honest and Transparent!
Should I rent a car in Sri Lanka with Zest Car Rental?
With eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites on the island, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to history and culture. Hiring a car in Sri Lanka offers you the freedom of exploring parts of the country only accessible by car.
Uda Walawe National Park is always popular. If you are keen to do some wildlife spotting during your trip then this is a great place. Catching sight of elephants, leopards and many others is a little easier here as the vegetation is sparser than in other national parks. As you are not permitted to take your hire car off the road, driving to the outskirts of this park and arranging a tour guide in a 4x4 vehicle is the best approach.
Sigiriya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the remains of an ancient city. It’s located in the centre of the country. There are two towns nearby, Dambulla and Habarane which should provide good bases for a visit here. You will have to pay a fee to enter here, so make sure that you bring some funds with you. As the top is approximately 1,250 steps away, try to avoid attempting this at the hottest part of the day!
The Golden Temple of Dambulla is also a must-visit on your trip to Sri Lanka. It is only a reasonably short distance from Sigiriya too. There are five caves which are filled with a wide range of religious art.
Do I need a visa to holiday in Sri Lanka?
If you are travelling to Sri Lanka, you will need to obtain a tourist visa. These can be issued for periods of up to 30 days. You are able to arrange this upon arrival, although it is advised that you organise this before you depart. Visit the Electronic Travel Authority website.
Where can I rent a car in Sri Lanka with Zest Car Rental?
Colombo Airport (also known as Bandaranaike International Airport) – The most popular arrival point for most holidaymakers. Colombo, the capital city of the country is approximately 35 minutes’ drive from the airport.
You will have to travel a little further to see the host of wildlife at Sri Lanka’s National Parks. Wilpattu National Park is about 4 hours away, whilst Wasgamuwa National Park is roughly a 5.5 hour car journey.
Colombo – Should you prefer to collect in the city, we can facilitate this too. Your hire car will give you ample opportunity to explore further afield. However, you have to travel in a trishaw at least once when navigating the city centre..
Need to contact us on rental?
We hope that your holiday and car hire collection goes smoothly, however we understand that things don’t always go to plan.
If your flight is cancelled or delayed, please let us know on +44 1362 852288.
If you experience an issue upon collection, a member of our customer support team will be more than happy to help! Contact us and we will liaise with the car rental provider to resolve any problems.
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