Colombo car rentals in 2025
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 13 June 2025.
Most popular company | SRILANKARENTACAR |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | S$ 1.46 |
Average price per day | S$ 72 |
Cheapest price per day | S$ 51 |
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?
For the best savings on car hire in Colombo, make your reservation 86 days before pickup. The average price then is just S$ 56/day – about 14% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Colombo?
Hertz is currently the cheapest car hire company in Colombo with deals as low as S$ 41.52/day found in the past two weeks. Sri Lanka Rent a Car is another inexpensive option with rates as low as S$ 42.89/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?
At Colombo, the best time to rent a car is at September, with an average daily rate of just S$ 54. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging S$ 88 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Colombo, the best time to rent a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just S$ 54. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging S$ 88 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
S$ 72
February
S$ 64
March
S$ 60
April
S$ 59
May
S$ 59
June
S$ 56
July
S$ 63
August
S$ 65
September
S$ 54
October
S$ 56
November
S$ 61
December
S$ 88
What car do most people rent in Colombo?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Colombo are the following: Mini cars (Suzuki Swift or similar), Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar), and SUV cars (Toyota Land Cruiser 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 13 June 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Colombo, including Hertz, Sixt and SR RENT A CAR in Colombo. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.
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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 13 June 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Colombo?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 72/day when booking a car hire in Colombo. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 51/day from Sri Lanka Rent a Car, booked on Jun. 8.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Colombo for a week from Sri Lanka Rent a Car?
From Sri Lanka Rent a Car you can hire a car in Colombo from about S$ 332 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Colombo?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Colombo however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Colombo for a month?
Generally, a month-long car rental in Colombo can be found for about S$ 1,422, with the average price for a rental being around S$ 47 a day. Book with Sri Lanka Rent a Car, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 9% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Colombo.