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 RM 185/day on average when booked 86 days ahead, which saves you 276% 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 176 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 281. 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 231
February
RM 210
March
RM 197
April
RM 193
May
RM 193
June
RM 185
July
RM 202
August
RM 206
September
RM 176
October
RM 185
November
RM 206
December
RM 281
What car do most people hire in Colombo?
Economy cars (Kia Rio Hatchback or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Colombo. Intermediate cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by 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 15 September 2025.
Hertz
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Thrifty
Sixt
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Kings Rental Corfu
Elite Rent A Car
Casons Rent A Car
SR RENT A CAR
Sri Lanka Rent a Car
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Colombo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Colombo for a week from Ace?
Hiring a car in Colombo for a week can be a great option for travel. Ace, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around RM 1,309/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.
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 15 September 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 43+).
Hybrid
RM 43+
Petrol/Diesel
RM 57+