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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 187/day on average when booked 86 days ahead, which saves you 277% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Colombo?

Looking to hire a car in Colombo? Sri Lanka Rent a Car had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only RM 178.31/day. Europcar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at RM 209.13/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?

Planning to hire a car in Colombo? September is the cheapest month, costing about RM 178 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 293. 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 234

February

RM 212

March

RM 200

April

RM 195

May

RM 195

June

RM 183

July

RM 212

August

RM 221

September

RM 178

October

RM 187

November

RM 204

December

RM 293

What car do most people hire in Colombo?

Full-size cars (Nissan X-Trail or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Colombo. SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate 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 11 July 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Colombo, including Hertz, Sixt and SR RENT A CAR . Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Hertz

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

10.0

Sixt

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

1.9

Comfort

1.9

Overall

1.9

Pick-up/drop-off

1.9

Value

1.9

SR RENT A CAR

22 locations

Sri Lanka Rent a Car

11 locations

Casons Rent A Car

8 locations

keddy by Europcar

3 locations

Europcar

2 locations

Kings

2 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Colombo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Colombo for a week from Europcar?

    Hiring a car in Colombo for a week can be a great option for travel. Europcar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around RM 1,562/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. Deals were last updated on 11 July 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Colombo. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 49+

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