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 ฿1,428/day on average when booked 86 days ahead, which saves you 2,797% 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 ฿899.17/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is SR RENT A CAR , with rates starting at ฿1,736.04/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 ฿1,363 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿2,239. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
฿1,785
February
฿1,622
March
฿1,525
April
฿1,493
May
฿1,493
June
฿1,395
July
฿1,622
August
฿1,655
September
฿1,363
October
฿1,428
November
฿1,558
December
฿2,239
What car do most people hire in Colombo?
Mini cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Colombo. Compact cars (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Mitsubishi Montero 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 27 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 .
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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 27 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 ฿39,925 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.