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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 5 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 694,444/day on average when booked 5 days ahead, which saves you 1,431,743% 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.
Hertz
10.0
Thrifty
5.4
Sixt
1.9
Elite Rent A Car
0.0
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Colombo?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Colombo is September, when you can expect to pay Rp 677,910/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Colombo is December (Rp 1,091,270/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
Rp 909,392
February
Rp 826,720
March
Rp 777,116
April
Rp 760,582
May
Rp 760,582
June
Rp 710,979
July
Rp 810,185
August
Rp 810,185
September
Rp 677,910
October
Rp 677,910
November
Rp 810,185
December
Rp 1,091,270
What car do most people hire in Colombo?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Colombo are the following: Intermediate cars (Nissan Sentra or similar), Full-size cars (Nissan X-Trail or similar), and SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV 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 29 October 2025.
Hertz
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
10.0
Thrifty
1 location
Sixt
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
1.9
Comfort
1.9
Overall
1.9
Pick-up/drop-off
1.9
Value
1.9
Elite Rent A Car
1 location
Casons Rent A Car
8 locations
SR RENT A CAR
22 locations
Sri Lanka Rent a Car
11 locations
Dollar
1 location
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Colombo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 October 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Colombo for a week from Europcar?
Hiring a car in Colombo for a week can be a great option for travel. Europcar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around Rp 17,093,750/week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Colombo?
Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Colombo.