Nissan Magnite Rental in Sri Lanka
Self-drive Nissan Magnite hire from our yard in Galle — 5-seat, petrol, manual / automatic (cvt). One of NOHA’s eight car models.
As low as
$40/day
On 16+ day rentals. From $42/day on shorter stays.
EUR 36 per day
Refundable deposit
USD 500
EUR 450
Paperwork
AAC or DMT
Every rental includes
The Nissan Magnite is one of NOHA's nine self-drive car models in Sri Lanka: 5 seats, a 336 L boot, petrol, manual / automatic.
- USD 40 a day on a 16+ day rental, USD 42 a day for 2–4 days — the rate drops at each tier.
- USD 500 refundable deposit, paid on collection.
- Full insurance, a 150 km/day mileage allowance* and a driving introduction lesson included at no extra charge.
- Drive it yourself once the paperwork is sorted, or add a NOHA chauffeur, quoted per trip on WhatsApp.
- Delivered to your hotel or villa and collected island-wide, arranged on WhatsApp.
- Typical luggage: 1–2 large suitcases + 2 cabin bags.
Reviewed for accuracy by Dumi, NOHA’s owner. Prices and deposit last checked September 2026.
About the Nissan Magnite
The Magnite is NOHA's compact SUV: a 999 cc petrol engine in a taller, boxier body than the Alto K10 or Wagon R, with similar raised ground clearance to the Vezel but on a petrol engine rather than a hybrid one. It suits travellers who want an SUV look and a bit more ground clearance on a straightforward petrol drivetrain rather than a hybrid system.
See the Nissan Magnite up close
Is the Nissan Magnite right for your trip?
Best for
- Travellers who want SUV styling and ground clearance on a petrol budget
- Two or three people with light-to-moderate luggage
- Mixed coastal and highway driving where a taller body helps visibility
Consider another model if…
Choose the Aqua or Insight for hybrid fuel economy at a lower deposit. Drop to the Wagon R if you want similar interior space on a smaller, cheaper petrol engine and deposit; step up to the Vezel for the same SUV body with a hybrid system, at the same deposit.
Nissan Magnite specifications
Seats
5
Boot space
336 L
Engine
999 cc
Transmission
Manual / Automatic (CVT)
Fuel
Petrol
Typical luggage capacity: 1–2 large suitcases + 2 cabin bags.
The Magnite comes as a manual or a CVT automatic, depending on the variant available for your dates. Tell us if you need an automatic when you book and we will confirm.
Rates by rental length
Rates drop the longer you keep it. The shortest tier is the price you see quoted; nothing higher is charged for a longer rental.
| Rental length | Price per day (USD) | EUR |
|---|---|---|
| 2–4 days | $42 | 38 |
| 5–10 daysWe recommend | $42 | 38 |
| 11–15 days | $41 | 37 |
| 16–45 days | $40 | 36 |
Prices and deposit checked September 2026.
Refundable deposit
USD 500
EUR 450
The refundable deposit is taken when you collect the vehicle, by cash, card, Google Pay, Apple Pay, or a payment link we send on WhatsApp, in USD, EUR, GBP, or LKR. Card deposits are charged rather than held, and refunded within two weeks of your rental ending.
If your card is issued in EUR or GBP, your bank converts twice and the refund can come back slightly under what you paid. Paying the deposit in cash avoids this.
The paperwork you’ll need to drive
Your home licence is not enough on its own, and neither is an International Driving Permit by itself. Sri Lanka has two issuers, and they differ in fee, validity, and which vehicles they cover.
AAC permit
Charged separately
6 months · every vehicle, tuk tuks included
Automobile Association of CeylonDMT permit
From LKR 15,000
From 1 month · airport counter, open 24 hours · no IDP needed
Department of Motor TrafficIf you have an International Driving Permit, the AAC permit is the better choice. It costs less, lasts six months instead of one, and covers every vehicle including tuk tuks. If you arrived without an IDP, use the DMT counter at the airport. It is open 24 hours and you can collect it on the way out.
We handle the application before you arrive. It is charged separately from the vehicle rental.
Compare AAC vs DMT, and how we help →
What’s included
No extra charge on top of the daily rate. The paperwork fee and the deposit are billed separately.
Full insurance
Driving introduction lesson
150 km/day mileage allowance*
Full tool kit
Phone holder
First aid kit
WhatsApp support, 365 days
Tour plan assistance
* Unlimited mileage applies to every NOHA car model except the Nissan Magnite, Honda Grace and Toyota Prius, which are capped at 150 km per rental day, calculated over the whole rental period, regardless of rental length. See our terms and conditions for details.
Why self-drive, and why the paperwork matters
The Magnite's raised ground clearance earns its keep on the rougher back lanes inland from the coast road, where a lower car scrapes and the Magnite doesn't. Driven yourself, it is the SUV option for travellers who want that higher view of the road without paying for a hybrid system they may not need on a short trip.
Stay more than a few days, and driving yourself wins
Not because it is cheaper on paper. A hired driver’s day ends, and yours doesn’t. This rental is priced per day, with a 150 km/day mileage allowance* — plenty for coastal and day-trip driving without watching a hired driver’s clock.
Nobody should rent here without the local paperwork
We have handled the paperwork for every customer across 3+ years of operation, and no customer has been turned away at that stage. An operator who waves the requirement away has likely made decisions about insurance and maintenance that you cannot see either.
Pickup and island-wide delivery
We deliver to your hotel or guesthouse and collect island-wide, arranged on WhatsApp. Airport and train station transfers are available — your Nissan Magnite arrives with a full tank and the 336 L boot cleared and ready for luggage.
Need it further out, or finishing your trip somewhere else entirely? We deliver and collect island-wide — message us on WhatsApp with the details. That covers one-way trips along the coast too: Galle, Unawatuna, Ahangama, Midigama, Weligama, Mirissa, Tangalle, Ella.
Common questions
- Is the Nissan Magnite automatic or manual?
- Both are available, depending on the variant in the yard for your dates — a conventional manual or a CVT automatic. Let us know your preference when you book.
- Is the Nissan Magnite a hybrid?
- No, it runs on a 999 cc petrol engine. For hybrid fuel economy, see the Aqua, Insight, Grace or Vezel.
- How much luggage fits in the Nissan Magnite?
- One to two large suitcases plus cabin bags, in a 336-litre boot — similar to the Wagon R.
- Does the Nissan Magnite have air conditioning?
- Yes, standard on every NOHA car, along with full insurance, a 150 km/day mileage allowance and a driving introduction lesson.
- Does the Nissan Magnite have unlimited mileage?
- No — the Magnite is capped at 150 km per rental day, calculated cumulatively over the whole rental rather than per day. For unlimited mileage, choose any other NOHA car model except the Honda Grace or Toyota Prius.
- Can I drop the vehicle off in a different town?
- Yes. Plenty of people pick up at our base and finish in Ella or Hikkaduwa. Tell us where you expect to end up and we will arrange collection. We can move your luggage separately too, if you'd rather not bring it with you.
- What if something goes wrong on the road?
- Message us. WhatsApp support runs 365 days a year and we arrange roadside help. We have driven out with a spare wheel more than once.
Ready when you are
Pay when you collect the vehicle. Message us your dates on WhatsApp, or book online with the form.