What documents are needed to rent a car in Sri Lanka?

To rent a car in Sri Lanka, you will need an International Driving Permit (IDP) in booklet form, issued in a country that has signed the Vienna Convention, for example, Russia. It must be presented along with your national driver's license. Some rental agencies may require obtaining a temporary local permit, so clarify the rental conditions in advance.

Russian national driver's licenses (plastic card) are not valid in Sri Lanka, even with translations or certificates. If you do not have an IDP, you can obtain a temporary permit in Colombo for 1000 rupees or a local license for 10,000 rupees, but this will take time and money.

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