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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 86 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 721,312/day on average when booked 86 days ahead, which saves you 1,474,371% 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
Kings Rental Corfu
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 688,525/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Colombo is December (Rp 1,098,361/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 901,639
February
Rp 819,672
March
Rp 770,492
April
Rp 754,098
May
Rp 754,098
June
Rp 721,311
July
Rp 786,885
August
Rp 803,279
September
Rp 688,525
October
Rp 721,311
November
Rp 803,279
December
Rp 1,098,361
What car do most people hire in Colombo?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Colombo are the following: Economy cars (Kia Rio Hatchback or similar), Intermediate cars (Toyota Prius or similar), and Full-size cars (Nissan X-Trail 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 17 September 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
Kings Rental Corfu
2 locations
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
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Colombo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 September 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Colombo?
Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Colombo.