Top billboard locations in Sri Lanka
- Galle Road (Kollupitiya → Bambalapitiya → Wellawatte)
- Liberty Plaza & Town Hall — premium CBD eyeballs
- Nugegoda junction & Maharagama — Western suburb retail
- Kandy Road through Kiribathgoda, Yakkala, Nittambuwa
- Kandy city — Peradeniya Road & Dalada Veediya
- Galle Fort entrance & Karapitiya
- Jaffna — Hospital Road & Kandy Road junction
Standard billboard sizes
| Type | Size (ft) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Standard hoarding | 20 × 10 | Brand campaigns |
| Large format | 30 × 15 / 40 × 20 | Flagship sites |
| Spectacular / unipole | Custom | Highway and expressway |
| LED screen / DOOH | Various | Dynamic content, day-parted creative |
Material types
- Flex / vinyl (most common, 1–6 month durability)
- Mesh (high-wind sites)
- Backlit panels (night visibility)
- DOOH / LED panels (no printing, programmatic)
Permit process
Permits are issued by the relevant Pradeshiya Sabha, Urban Council or Municipal Council. Most premium hoardings are pre-permitted by the media owner. Allow 7–14 days from artwork sign-off to live install.
Indicative 2026 costs
| Tier | Size | Per month (LKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Premium CBD | 20×10 | 180,000 – 350,000 |
| Suburban high street | 15×8 | 90,000 – 180,000 |
| Outstation main road | 12×6 | 35,000 – 90,000 |
Design tips that increase recall
- 6 words or fewer on the main headline
- One clear visual focal point — no clutter
- Brand logo bottom-right, large
- High contrast colours that read at 60 km/h
- Always test the artwork at thumbnail size first
See our full pricing, sizes and booking process on the advertising in Sri Lanka service page.