The Hertz Story
A Name That's Travelled the World.
Hertz was founded in Chicago in 1918, beginning with a fleet of twelve Ford Model Ts and a belief that the freedom to go where you wanted, when you wanted, was something worth building a business around. More than a century later, Hertz operates across 150 countries and territories, serves millions of customers every year, and remains the benchmark against which the car rental industry globally measures itself. For international travellers, seeing the Hertz name carries an immediate and hard-earned assurance: consistent vehicle standards, professional service, and a company that has spent over 100 years learning how to get people where they're going.
Hertz in Sri Lanka
Hertz in Sri Lanka.
Hertz Sri Lanka operates as an authorised franchise of Hertz Global Holdings, bringing the full weight of the international brand directly to the roads of this island. We serve international tourists arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport, corporate clients operating across Colombo and the regions, long-stay visitors requiring extended vehicle access, and travellers who simply want to explore Sri Lanka on their own terms. Our fleet spans economy through luxury. Our locations cover the island's key arrival and travel hubs. And our team is built entirely around one goal: delivering the Hertz standard here, on these roads, for the people who choose to drive them.
1918
Hertz founded in Chicago
Walter L. Jacobs founds the company with 12 Ford Model Ts. The beginning of a century of car rental.
1953
International expansion begins
Hertz expands beyond North America. The global network that defines the brand today begins to form.
2000s
Franchise network grows
Hertz Global expands its authorised franchise model, bringing consistent standards to emerging markets.
Now
Hertz Sri Lanka
Operating as an authorised franchise, delivering the Hertz standard directly to the roads of Sri Lanka.
What we stand behind
Our Commitment.
01
Fleet Quality
Every vehicle meets Hertz's international maintenance and presentation standard before any customer collects it. Inspected, cleaned, and verified. Not approximately ready - ready.
02
Zero Surprise Pricing
What you reserve is what you pay at the counter. No hidden charges discovered on the day. No unexpected fees added after the fact. We put everything on the table before you confirm.
03
Tourism-First Service
We understand that international visitors to Sri Lanka are often navigating an unfamiliar country in a rental car for the first time. Our service is built to make that experience warm, clear, and genuinely easy from start to finish.
04
On-Ground Reliability
From airport pickup to roadside assistance, we back every rental with responsive, professional support. If something goes wrong on the road, you have a number to call and a team that answers it.
The Hertz Sri Lanka Fleet at a Glance
The Hertz Sri Lanka fleet covers every category a traveller on this island could need. Economy cars that handle Colombo traffic and coastal drives efficiently. Compact SUVs that balance city manoeuvrability with genuine highland capability. Full-size saloons for the traveller who prioritises comfort across long distances. Premium and luxury vehicles for occasions that call for something above the ordinary. And MPVs that carry families and groups without compromise on space or comfort. Every vehicle - regardless of category - is maintained to the same Hertz international standard and prepared before collection.
Hertz Worldwide
Hertz operates across more than 150 countries worldwide. If you're planning onward travel after Sri Lanka, extending your journey to another destination, or simply want to know that the same standard travels with you wherever you go next - the full global Hertz network is available at hertz.com.
150+
Countries
100+
Years
1918
Founded