Motorbike Rental in Ella, Sri Lanka
150cc, with the power for the longer hill-country runs out to Diyaluma Falls and Haputale — a scooter can do it, but a motorbike handles the climbs with less strain.
Part of NOHA’s island-wide motorbike rental in Sri Lanka — see the hub for full rates, insurance and paperwork detail.
As low as
$10/day
On 16+ day rentals. From $16/day on shorter stays.
Refundable deposit
USD 100
Every rental includes
Rates by rental length
| Rental length | Price per day |
|---|---|
| 2–4 days | $16 |
| 5–10 daysWe recommend | $14 |
| 11–15 days | $12 |
| 16–45 days | $10 |
Popular motorbike routes from Ella
Nine Arch Bridge
3–4 kmSri Lanka's famous railway bridge, about 15 minutes from town.
Little Adam's Peak
4 kmAn easier climb than its namesake, with views over the tea country.
Ravana Falls
6 kmSouth of Ella, about 15 minutes — one of the island's best-known waterfalls.
Badulla
21 kmAbout 25 minutes — the Uva provincial capital, with the Muthiyangana temple.
Wellawaya
28 kmAround 30 minutes — the junction town heading toward Yala and the east.
Haputale & Lipton's Seat
~25–30 kmAbout an hour, through Bandarawela and up into the tea estates.
Diyaluma Falls
~40 kmAround 60–90 minutes — Sri Lanka's second-highest waterfall.
Nuwara Eliya
~59 kmAbout 1 hour 15 minutes — Sri Lanka's hill-country tea capital, cool and misty year-round.
Arugam Bay
~130 kmAbout 4 hours east — a long day, but a well-known surf-town payoff for the ride.
Riding a motorbike out of Ella
The extra power matters more here than on the flat coast roads — Diyaluma Falls and Haputale both involve a proper climb, and a 150cc handles the gradient with less strain than a scooter. Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak, both under five kilometres, are easy either way.
Ella sits at the top of the hill-country climb from the south coast, so if you're riding up to start here rather than beginning fresh, expect switchbacks and a noticeably cooler finish than wherever you set off from.
What customers say
Capt Cheri Jacob
Motorbike, 5 days
“Rented a motor bike for 5 days. Excellent service. The bike was in superb condition and pick up and drop service was provide the hotel we were staying in. Staff was very polite and courteous. Overall they were flexible about the requirements of the client as well.”
What comes with it
Full insurance
Driving introduction lesson
Unlimited kilometres
Full tool kit
Phone holder
First aid kit
WhatsApp support, 365 days
Tour plan assistance
Helmets
Pickup in Ella
Riding up from the coast and finishing here is one of the most common routes we arrange — one-way, we collect in Ella. Starting in Ella instead? We deliver to your hotel and show you how to drive before you set off.
The paperwork you’ll need
You can use either the AAC or the DMT permit for a motorbike — full comparison, fees, and how to get one before you arrive.
Compare AAC vs DMT →Questions about motorbike rental in Ella
- Can I pick up on the coast and drop off in Ella?
- Yes — it's one of the most common routes we arrange. Ride up through the south coast and hill country, and we collect the vehicle in Ella.
- Is a motorbike better than a scooter for the hill country?
- For the longer runs out to Diyaluma Falls or Haputale, yes — the climbs are easier with more power. For short hops around Ella town, either works fine.
- Can I ride with a passenger?
- Yes. Both rider and passenger need a helmet, included with the rental.
Other vehicles available in Ella
Ready when you are
Nothing is charged in advance. Message us your dates on WhatsApp.