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 17 October 2025.
Most popular company | SRRENTACAR |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | RM 4.69 |
Average price per day | RM 164 |
Cheapest price per day | RM 132 |
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 RM 177/day on average when booked 5 days ahead, which saves you 263% 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.
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 RM 173 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 283. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
RM 232
February
RM 211
March
RM 199
April
RM 194
May
RM 194
June
RM 186
July
RM 203
August
RM 207
September
RM 173
October
RM 182
November
RM 207
December
RM 283
What car do most people hire in Colombo?
Intermediate cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Colombo. Full-size cars (Nissan X-Trail or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by 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 17 October 2025.
Hertz
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Thrifty
Sixt
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Elite Rent A Car
Casons Rent A Car
SR RENT A CAR
Sri Lanka 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 17 October 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Colombo?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 164/day when booking a car hire in Colombo. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 132/day from SR RENT A CAR , booked on Oct. 12.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Colombo for a week from SR RENT A CAR ?
Hiring a car in Colombo for a week can be a great option for travel. SR RENT A CAR , the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around RM 1,147/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.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Colombo for a month?
Our recent data shows that SR RENT A CAR can potentially be 21% below the average car hire price in Colombo. Check prices and availability for SR RENT A CAR and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Colombo is on average RM 4,915 a month or RM 164 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Colombo car hire.
Car rentals by fuel type in Colombo
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Colombo. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Colombo. Deals were last updated on 17 October 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Colombo. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (RM 45+).
Hybrid
RM 45+
Petrol/Diesel
RM 59+