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Cheapflights insights for Colombo car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Colombo, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Colombo?
Book your car hire in Colombo 86 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿1,421/day on average when booked 86 days ahead, which saves you 2,795% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in Colombo?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Colombo is Hertz (rated 10.0/10). Sixt (rated 1.9/10) is also highly rated by our users.
Hertz
10.0
Sixt
1.9
SR RENT A CAR
0.0
Sri Lanka Rent a Car
0.0
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Colombo?
Planning to hire a car in Colombo? June is the cheapest month, costing about ฿1,389 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿2,196. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
฿1,777
February
฿1,615
March
฿1,518
April
฿1,486
May
฿1,486
June
฿1,389
July
฿1,550
August
฿1,583
September
฿1,389
October
฿1,454
November
฿1,583
December
฿2,196
What car do most people hire in Colombo?
Compact cars (Honda Civic or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Colombo. SUV cars (Class Standard SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Class Standard Car or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Colombo?
SR RENT A CAR has 22 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sri Lanka Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Colombo at 11.
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 14 August 2025.
Hertz
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
10.0
Sixt
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
1.9
Comfort
1.9
Overall
1.9
Pick-up/drop-off
1.9
Value
1.9
SR RENT A CAR
22 locations
Sri Lanka Rent a Car
11 locations
Casons Rent A Car
8 locations
keddy by Europcar
3 locations
Europcar
2 locations
Kings
2 locations
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Colombo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 August 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Colombo?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Colombo for a month is certainly possible.