Colombo

Cheap Car Hire in Colombo from ฿1,167

Colombo, Sri Lanka
4 Apr — 11 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Thu 4/4
Noon
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Noon

Colombo car rentals in 2024

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 28 March 2024.

Most popular company

SRILANKARENTACAR

Price of petrol per litre

฿53.50

Average price per day

฿2,269

Cheapest price per day

฿1,167

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 28 March 2024.

January

฿1,746

February

฿1,637

March

฿1,564

April

฿1,382

May

฿1,346

June

฿1,346

July

฿1,601

August

฿1,674

September

฿1,237

October

฿1,200

November

฿1,419

December

฿1,819

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Colombo is October. 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.

Popular car types in Colombo

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Colombo and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 28 March 2024.

There are 10 hire agencies servicing Colombo. These agencies, altogether, have 42 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Colombo with prices from ฿1,167 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Colombo:

Economy

Economy

฿1,167+

Compact

Compact

฿1,529+

Standard

Standard

฿1,679+

Passenger van

Passenger van

฿2,792+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

฿4,114+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

฿3,271+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

฿3,271+

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 28 March 2024.

Small cars

฿896 - ฿1,846

All Car Types

฿896 - ฿2,818

To hire a small car in Colombo, Sri Lanka, you would pay an average price of ฿1,389/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Colombo, Sri Lanka (~฿896/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~฿1,846/day). In fact, August is about 36% 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 24% 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. Here are the best Colombo small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Colombo, Sri Lanka, you would pay an average price of ฿1,706/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Colombo, Sri Lanka (~฿2,636/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~฿4,992/day). In fact, December is about 54% 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 7% 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. Here are the best Colombo medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda City฿1,167/day
2
M
A/C
Honda City
Honda Fit฿1,529/day
4
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit

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 28 March 2024.
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 .

Hertz

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

10.0

Sixt

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.4

Comfort

2.4

Overall

2.9

Pick-up/drop-off

3.4

Value

2.4

SR RENT A CAR

22 locations

Casons Rent A Car

8 locations

keddy by Europcar

3 locations

Kings Rental Corfu

2 locations

Europcar

1 location

GREEN MOTION

1 location

Best Colombo car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Colombo. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Colombo with an average daily rate of ฿2,285. Data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Check out some of the very best car rental deals we've found in Colombo. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Honda City฿1,167/day
2
M
A/C
Honda City
Honda Fit฿1,529/day
4
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Nissan Sylphy฿1,679/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Sylphy

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Colombo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 March 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Colombo?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿2,269/day when booking a car hire in Colombo. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿1,513/day from Sri Lanka Rent a Car, booked on Mar. 24.

  • What are petrol prices like in Colombo?

    The average price of petrol in Colombo is ฿53.50/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿2,407 and ฿3,477 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Colombo for a week from Sri Lanka Rent a Car?

    Sri Lanka Rent a Car is one of the top picks in Colombo. They can have you in a hire car for about ฿9,512 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 44%. Aim to book your car hire at least 70 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.

  • How much is a car hire in Colombo for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in Colombo are typically ฿0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Economy to save money on your trip to ฿0. Our users have found prices for Economy car hire in April to be on average ฿0 per day.

  • 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.

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Small car rentals in Colombo

Find small car rental deals in Colombo from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Colombo cost an average of ฿1,302 per day. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Toyota Yaris฿1,302/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris฿1,302/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

Car rentals by fuel type in Colombo

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Colombo. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Colombo. Deals were last updated on 28 March 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Colombo. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (฿36+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

฿41+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

฿36+

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