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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 ฿1,427/day on average when booked 86 days ahead, which saves you 2,793% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Colombo?

In Colombo, the most affordable car hire company right now is Hertz, offering prices from just ฿898.79/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is SR RENT A CAR , with rates starting at ฿1,735.30/day.

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.

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 ฿1,362 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿2,238. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

฿1,816

February

฿1,622

March

฿1,524

April

฿1,492

May

฿1,492

June

฿1,427

July

฿1,589

August

฿1,654

September

฿1,362

October

฿1,427

November

฿1,557

December

฿2,238

What car do most people hire in Colombo?

Mini cars (Suzuki Swift or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Colombo. Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Toyota Land Cruiser 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 June 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 .

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 16 June 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 ฿39,908 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.

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