What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Colombo?
Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Colombo and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 30 April 2025.
January
฿1,869
February
฿1,635
March
฿1,569
April
฿1,535
May
฿1,468
June
฿1,368
July
฿1,602
August
฿1,669
September
฿1,368
October
฿1,468
November
฿1,569
December
฿2,303
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Colombo is June. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.
Compare available car types for rental in Colombo
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Colombo to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 April 2025.
Small cars | ฿1,092 - ฿2,409 | |
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All Car Types | ฿1,092 - ฿5,526 |
To hire a small car in Colombo, Sri Lanka, you would pay an average price of ฿1,161/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Colombo, Sri Lanka (~฿1,092/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~฿2,409/day). In fact, May is about 7% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Colombo. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Colombo, hiring a small car saves you 54% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To hire a medium car in Colombo, Sri Lanka, you would pay an average price of ฿1,800/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Colombo, Sri Lanka (~฿2,051/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~฿5,353/day). In fact, November is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Colombo. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Colombo, hiring a medium car saves you 28% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
Top rental agencies in Colombo
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Colombo known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Colombo. Reviews were last updated on 30 April 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Colombo, including Hertz, Sixt and SR RENT A CAR . Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Colombo, including Hertz, Sixt and SR RENT A CAR .
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Colombo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 April 2025.
What are petrol prices like in Colombo?
The average price of petrol in Colombo is ฿43.07/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,938 and ฿2,799 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Colombo for a week from Hertz?
Hertz is one of the top picks in Colombo. They can have you in a hire car for about ฿7,546 per week on average.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Colombo for the best price?
Booking your car hire early can save you up to 33%. Aim to book your car hire at least 73 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Colombo.
Can I rent a car for a month in Colombo?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Colombo for a month is certainly possible.
What car do most people hire in Colombo?
The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Colombo is Compact (Perodua Axia) based on our Cheapflights data.