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Colombo car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Colombo. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 April 2026.

Most popular company

SRRENTACAR

Price of petrol per litre

฿46.12

Average price per day

฿1,921

Cheapest price per day

฿1,692
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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 5 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿1,313/day on average when booked 5 days ahead, which saves you 2,704% off the average price.

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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
Hertz
10.0
Sixt
Sixt
1.9
Elite Rent A Car
Elite Rent A Car
0.0
Casons Rent A Car
Casons Rent A Car
0.0

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Colombo?

Planning to hire a car in Colombo? September is the cheapest month, costing about ฿1,313 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿1,857. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

฿1,601

February

฿1,569

March

฿1,505

April

฿1,441

May

฿1,473

June

฿1,409

July

฿1,537

August

฿1,569

September

฿1,313

October

฿1,313

November

฿1,409

December

฿1,857

What car do most people hire in Colombo?

Standard cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Colombo. Intermediate cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Class Luxury SUV 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.

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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 9 April 2026.

Hertz

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

10.0

Sixt

1 location
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Cleanliness

1.9

Comfort

1.9

Overall

1.9

Pick-up/drop-off

1.9

Value

1.9

Elite Rent A Car

1 location
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Casons Rent A Car

8 locations
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SR RENT A CAR

22 locations
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Sri Lanka Rent a Car

11 locations
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Dollar

2 locations
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keddy by Europcar

3 locations
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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 9 April 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Colombo?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿1,921/day when booking a car hire in Colombo. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿1,692/day from AcaRent, booked on Apr. 4.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Colombo for a week from SR RENT A CAR ?

    SR RENT A CAR is one of the top picks in Colombo. They can have you in a hire car for about ฿12,050 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Colombo?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Colombo for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Colombo for a month?

    Our recent data shows that AcaRent can potentially be 36% below the average car hire price in Colombo. Check prices and availability for AcaRent and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Colombo is on average ฿51,641 a month or ฿1,721 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Colombo car hire.

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