Currency in Sri Lanka
- Currency
- Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
- Symbol
- Rs
- ATM availability
- ATMs are common in cities and towns; withdraw by day, watch limits, and expect machines to be sparse in rural areas.
- Card acceptance
- Cards are accepted at hotels and larger restaurants, but cash is essential for tuk-tuks, markets and small towns.
Overview
Sri Lanka uses the rupee, a closed currency best obtained on arrival rather than in advance.
Exchange tips
Exchange at banks or authorised bureaus and keep receipts to reconvert leftover rupees when leaving; US dollars change easily.
Notes
Carry plenty of small notes for transport, tips and rural travel, and reconvert excess rupees before departure.