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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 26 July 2024.

Most popular company

GREENMOTION

Price of petrol per litre

฿45.23

Average price per day

฿1,683

Cheapest price per day

฿1,369

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 26 July 2024.

January

฿1,736

February

฿1,627

March

฿1,555

April

฿1,410

May

฿1,483

June

฿1,410

July

฿1,700

August

฿1,700

September

฿1,230

October

฿1,230

November

฿1,410

December

฿1,808

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

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 26 July 2024.

Small cars

฿953 - ฿1,835

All Car Types

฿953 - ฿2,831

To hire a small car in Colombo, Sri Lanka, you would pay an average price of ฿1,412/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Colombo, Sri Lanka (~฿953/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~฿1,835/day). In fact, August is about 33% 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.

To hire a medium car in Colombo, Sri Lanka, you would pay an average price of ฿1,633/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Colombo, Sri Lanka (~฿2,399/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~฿4,160/day). In fact, May is about 46% 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 12% 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.

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 26 July 2024.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Colombo, including Hertz, GREEN MOTION and Sixt. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Colombo, including Hertz, GREEN MOTION and Sixt.

Hertz

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

10.0

GREEN MOTION

1 location

Sixt

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

2.9

Overall

1.9

Pick-up/drop-off

2.9

Value

2.9

SR RENT A CAR

22 locations

Sri Lanka Rent a Car

10 locations

Casons Rent A Car

8 locations

keddy by Europcar

3 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 26 July 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Colombo?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿1,683/day when booking a car hire in Colombo. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿1,369/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Jul. 21.

  • What are petrol prices like in Colombo?

    The average price of petrol in Colombo is ฿45.23/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿2,035 and ฿2,939 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Colombo for a week from GREEN MOTION ?

    GREEN MOTION is one of the top picks in Colombo. They can have you in a hire car for about ฿11,778 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 52%. 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 does it cost to rent a car in Colombo for a month?

    Our recent data shows that GREEN MOTION can potentially be 20% below the average car hire price in Colombo. Check prices and availability for GREEN MOTION and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Colombo is on average ฿50,478 a month or ฿1,683 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Colombo car hire.

  • 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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