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 ฿1,395/day on average when booked 86 days ahead, which saves you 2,750% 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). Thrifty (rated 5.4/10) is also highly rated by our users.
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 ฿1,331 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿2,124. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
฿1,744
February
฿1,585
March
฿1,490
April
฿1,458
May
฿1,458
June
฿1,395
July
฿1,522
August
฿1,553
September
฿1,331
October
฿1,395
November
฿1,553
December
฿2,124
What car do most people hire in Colombo?
Economy cars (Kia Rio Hatchback or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Colombo. Intermediate cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Nissan X-Trail 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 16 September 2025.
Hertz
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Thrifty
Sixt
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Kings Rental Corfu
Elite Rent A Car
Casons Rent A Car
SR RENT A CAR
Sri Lanka Rent a Car
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Colombo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Colombo for a week from Ace?
Ace is one of the top picks in Colombo. They can have you in a hire car for about ฿9,427 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.