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Colombo car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

GREENMOTION

Price of petrol per litre

RM 5.90

Average price per day

RM 184

Cheapest price per day

RM 125
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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 5 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around RM 158/day on average when booked 5 days ahead, which saves you 268% 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
Avawia Tours
Avawia Tours
0.0
SR RENT A CAR
SR RENT A CAR
0.0

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Colombo?

Planning to hire a car in Colombo? June is the cheapest month, costing about RM 138 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 232. 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 203

February

RM 195

March

RM 187

April

RM 163

May

RM 146

June

RM 138

July

RM 171

August

RM 171

September

RM 158

October

RM 158

November

RM 171

December

RM 232

What car do most people hire in Colombo?

Mini cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Colombo. SUV cars (Class Economy SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar).

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Top rental agencies in Colombo

Hertz

2 locations
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Overview

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

Avawia Tours

1 location
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SR RENT A CAR

22 locations
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Thrifty

2 locations
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Elite Rent A Car

1 location
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Casons Rent A Car

8 locations
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Sri Lanka Rent a Car

11 locations
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Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Colombo?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 184/day when booking a car hire in Colombo. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 125/day from Xdrive Mobility, booked on Sep. 5.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Colombo for a week from GREEN MOTION ?

    Hiring a car in Colombo for a week can be a great option for travel. GREEN MOTION , the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around RM 1,315/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 Xdrive Mobility can potentially be 48% below the average car hire price in Colombo. Check prices and availability for Xdrive Mobility and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Colombo is on average RM 5,634 a month or RM 188 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Colombo car hire.

Car rentals by fuel type in Colombo

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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 44+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 44+

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Petrol/Diesel

RM 50+

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