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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 689,192/day on average when booked 5 days ahead, which saves you 1,476,632% off the average price.

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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.

Hertz
Hertz
10.0
Sixt
Sixt
1.9
Elite Rent A Car
Elite Rent A Car
0.0
Casons Rent A Car
Casons 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 689,192/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Colombo is December (Rp 974,954/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 840,477

February

Rp 806,858

March

Rp 773,239

April

Rp 773,239

May

Rp 773,239

June

Rp 722,811

July

Rp 806,858

August

Rp 823,668

September

Rp 689,191

October

Rp 689,191

November

Rp 739,620

December

Rp 974,954

What car do most people hire in Colombo?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Colombo are the following: Intermediate cars (Toyota Prius or similar), Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar), and Mini cars (Class Mini Car 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.

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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 12 February 2026.

Hertz

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

10.0

Sixt

1 location
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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
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Casons Rent A Car

8 locations
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SR RENT A CAR

22 locations
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Sri Lanka Rent a Car

11 locations
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Dollar

2 locations
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keddy by Europcar

3 locations
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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 12 February 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Colombo?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Colombo.

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