With the rise in popularity of self-driven cars, the demand for car rental services have boomed in Sri Lanka, especially with foreign nationals who are looking to explore the depths of the nation at their own pace. If you are on the lookout for self drive cars in Sri Lanka look no further than Lakpura Travels Private Limited.

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A road trip with your loved ones can be extremely relaxing, and people often tend to opt for a personal vehicle as opposed to chauffeur-driven cars due to the hassle-free nature of travelling alone. Renting a car on self-drive is cheaper on most counts although you need to possess an International Driving License in order to drive a vehicle on foreign soil.

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However, there are a few exceptions to this rule. Make it a point to go through these policies with the rental agency before booking a vehicle. Lakpura Travels offers a range of luxury vehicles on self-drive. You can check out their entire fleet here.

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If you want to rent a car in Sri Lanka without driver, one of the most popular vehicles is the Suzuki Alto K10 (AMT), and at Lakpura Travels you can drive one around for a day at just USD 23.72. However, before you go driving off, here is a list of things that you would want to keep in mind in order to avoid burning a huge hole in your pocket or avoid getting in trouble with the local law agencies.

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The standard rates apply throughout the year, except for the peak seasons of July, August and December, January. If you plan on visiting Sri Lanka during this period and a looking to hire a self-driven vehicle, make sure you check the rates before confirming in order to avoid any miscommunication later.

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The rates are also subject to change based on taxes and change in fuel prices. You will have to pay a refundable deposit amounting to USD 165 which can also be paid in the cash equivalent in any currency.

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In case of an accident or breakdown, the client can make use of the 24x7 backup, in which case a vehicle with similar features will be delivered at the site of the breakdown and the old car towed away. Airport pickup can be arranged at an additional cost while all fuel costs are to be borne by the customer in case of self-driven cars. Additional features such as child seats, SAT NAV/GPS, insulation boxes, etc. can be arranged at an additional expense. For more details, click here.