Car Rental in Unawatuna, Sri Lanka
Air conditioning and a locked boot — sensible when it rains or the family comes. Four models available: Suzuki Alto K10, Wagon R, Toyota Aqua and Prius.
Part of NOHA’s island-wide car rental in Sri Lanka — see the hub for full rates, insurance and paperwork detail.
As low as
$22/day
On 16+ day rentals. From $29/day on shorter stays.
Refundable deposit
USD 200–500 by model
Every rental includes
Rates by rental length
| Rental length | Price per day |
|---|---|
| 2–4 days | $29 |
| 5–10 daysWe recommend | $27 |
| 11–15 days | $25 |
| 16–45 days | $22 |
Popular car routes from Unawatuna
Jungle Beach
2.7 kmA short hop over the Rumassala headland, about 6 minutes by scooter.
Galle Fort
6 kmBack north into the old town and the Fort itself, about 15 minutes.
Koggala
~9 kmSouth along the coast road — a lagoon known for stilt fishermen and turtle hatcheries.
Ahangama
~16 kmA quieter surf town further south along the coast.
Weligama
~26 kmWide bay known for beginner surf breaks and the stilt fishermen photo spot.
Mirissa
~32 kmPopular beach town — whale watching leaves from here in season.
Driving a car out of Unawatuna
The beach and village don't need a car — it's walkable, and a scooter or tuk tuk is easier to park. Where a car helps is once you're covering more ground: back into Galle, or further along the coast toward Ahangama and beyond.
Sri Lanka drives on the left, and the coast road mixes tuk tuks, buses, motorbikes, and the occasional dog or cow, often without painted lane markings — a car is the most insulated of the four vehicles from that mix.
Either the AAC or DMT permit covers a car. We handle the paperwork for both before you arrive, so neither the AAC office in Colombo nor the DMT counter at the airport is somewhere you need to go yourself.
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
Pickup in Unawatuna
Unawatuna is 6 km south of Galle — we deliver to your hotel or guesthouse, or collect from our base just up the coast.
The paperwork you’ll need
You can use either the AAC or the DMT permit for a car — full comparison, fees, and how to get one before you arrive.
Compare AAC vs DMT →Questions about car rental in Unawatuna
- Which car model should I pick?
- The Alto K10 covers two people and light bags easily this close to Galle. Travelling further along the coast or with more luggage, the Wagon R or Aqua fit more, and the Prius is the roomiest of the four.
- Is this self-drive, or can I hire a driver too?
- Self-drive is the default — you get the keys, and we handle your Sri Lankan necessary paperwork before you arrive. If you'd rather not drive yourself, a chauffeur option is available on all four models, with the rate quoted per trip on WhatsApp.
- Is a car necessary for Unawatuna itself?
- Not really for the beach and village — it's walkable, and a scooter or tuk tuk is easier to park. A car makes more sense once you're covering longer distances.
- Can I return the car somewhere other than Unawatuna?
- Yes. Most guests finish in Galle, Ella, or further south along the coast. Tell us where you expect to end up and we will arrange collection.
Other vehicles available in Unawatuna
Ready when you are
Nothing is charged in advance. Message us your dates on WhatsApp.