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Book your cheap car hire in Sri Lanka securely online and save on a wide choice of vehicles from low cost economy options through to our luxury range. Make the most out of your car rental. Check out our range of tourist destination guides for Sri Lanka and driving tips submitted by our visitors.
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Driven in Sri Lanka ? Tell us about your driving tips and experiences
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| Share your tips on parking, traffic, speed limits & more. Suggest a scenic drive or other advice. |
| Useful Tips |
| Scenic drives - by Sven Cogh from Hungary |
| Despite an end in sight to country’s 25 year civil war, the northeastern region is still off limits but if you’re looking for nature and a place to escape the tourists, head for the Yala West national parks with its rugged scenery and abundance of wildlife. It’s located in the southeast and easily accessible by car or bus.
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| - by Sven Cogh from Hungary |
| Despite an end in sight to country’s 25 year civil war, the northeastern region is still off limits but if you’re looking for nature and a place to escape the tourists, head for the Yala West national parks with its rugged scenery and abundance of wildlife. It’s located in the southeast and easily accessible by car or bus.
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| Speed limit - by Randy from America |
| The traffic is slow throught the country, especially near populated areas. I actually got up to 100 Klm per hour for a short distance driving towards Ratnapura. In five years of visiting Sri Lanka, that was my peak! You can plan trips based on an average rate 30 to 50 Klm per hour only. Considering you have a mix of vehicles on the roads (Three Wheelers, Motorcycles, Bicycles, Walkers, Reckless Buses, Heavy Trucks, and an occasional Elephant-Yes!)and all these vehicles are slow moving, so agressive drivers have extreme stress from being held up by all this, so you need a large amount of patience! I drive everywhere I go-after I learned how to judge driving on the opposite side-and I enjoy my trips, so be prepared to pass a lot of vehicles, and HONK forever!
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| Scenic drives - by Ignatious from England |
| If you are looking for a Scenic drive then Kandy-Nuwara Elliya comes highly recommended. It's a snake route to Nuwara Elliya, and it is dangerous as it is very narrow road. There are no barriers stop you going over the edge of the road. Don't let that put you off though. My advise is to hire a local driver to take you up there. Believe you me you will be rewarded with fantastic views. |
| Safety - by Ignatious from England |
| If you are driving in Sri Lanka the best tip I can give you is it is important that you use the horn to make other road users aware of your presence. You think I am joking. Seriously, it is quite all right to use the car horn in Sri Lanka. Especially when you are approaching a bend or junction or even over taking. It may be rude to honk in most contries but in Sri Lanka it is completely the opposite. Have a safe drive. |
| Sri Lanka Cities |
| Sri Lanka Overview |
Sri Lanka has a vast wealth of natural beauty, from excellent beaches to wonderful countryside teaming with wildlife. On top of this natural beauty, Sri Lanka is also culturally rich with great cities and spectacular ruins.
One of the most popular tourist destinations in the subcontinent, Sri Lanka offers a variety of experiences to its visitors. From the beautiful city of Kandy to the exceptional beaches of Hikkaduwa, there is something here to suit everyone. |
| Sri Lanka Essentials |
Colombo – The capital city of Sri Lanka is Colombo. Situated on the west coast of the country, Colombo is a busy, bustling and colourful city. The city is full of things to see, including a zoo, of particular interest is the fascinating National Museum.
Anuradhapura – Once the capital of Sri Lanka, the remains of Anuradhapura are one of the island’s biggest draws. This ancient city is of great religious and historical importance.
Polonnaruwa – The remains of this ancient city have a fantastic lakeside setting. The remains are from the 11th and 12th century Indian Chola dynasty and are a magnificent sight.
Hikkaduwa – This attractive and popular beach resort is situated on the south west of Sri Lanka’s coastline. Well developed and full of hotels and restaurants, Hikkaduwa’s main draw are its lovely beaches and fantastic diving opportunities.
Kandy – Situated in the central part of the country, Kandy is a picturesque and culturally rich city. The architecture here is amazing, with several important religious structures, the town centre is a treat.
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| Sri Lanka Calendar - Pick of the Year's Events |
Independence Day (4th of February) – Held in the capital city Colombo, this celebration of Sri Lanka’s independence involves traditional parades, music and art.
Kandy Perahera (July) – This Buddhist festival is celebrated with zest in Kandy with 10 days of parades. The final night is the most elaborate and exciting. |
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