By law you need a D license. If you have an international one, you still have to get it validated by AUtomobile Association in Colombo which will cost you roughly 35 dollars. You can also get temporary permit by providing D license of your country which will cost you about 2 hours and less than 10 dollars when you visit the office in Verahera (close to Colombo). Drivers are crazy in Sri Lanka and strongly recommend you that You comply rules. Ceylon Adventure Tours is the name for rentals and ask for Koli and don‘t forget to convey my regards. He‘ll help you with license issues. But I have to agree with the answer above; November is a terrible month to travel in Sri Lanka.
Have fun and be safe!
Dylan
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