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Colombo car hires in 2026

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SRRENTACAR

Price of petrol per litre

$2.02

Average price per day

$63

Cheapest price per day

$40
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Popular car types in Colombo

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At $40/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Colombo in the past week. Out of 15 car hire agencies operating in Colombo, there are, in total, 60 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

$40+

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Compact

Compact

$40+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$85+

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Full-size

Full-size

$49+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$156+

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Mini

Mini

$50+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

$225+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

$82+

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Best car hire deals found in Colombo

Suzuki Swift$40/day
Suzuki Swift
Found 09/06/26
Hyundai Kona$40/day
Hyundai Kona
Found 09/06/26
Ford Falcon$49/day
Ford Falcon
Found 09/06/26

Cheapflights insights for Colombo car hires

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 $54/day on average when booked 5 days ahead, which saves you 26% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Colombo?

Looking to hire a car in Colombo? SR RENT A CAR had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $28.75/day. Hertz also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $35.68/day.

What is the best car rental company in Colombo?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire 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 hire a car in Colombo?

Planning to hire a car in Colombo? June is the cheapest month, costing about $47 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $79. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$69

February

$67

March

$64

April

$56

May

$50

June

$47

July

$58

August

$58

September

$54

October

$54

November

$58

December

$79

What car do most people hire in Colombo?

Mini cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Colombo. Economy cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Toyota Raize or similar).

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Top hire agencies in Colombo

Hertz

2 locations
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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 hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Colombo?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $63/day when booking a car hire in Colombo. The absolute best deal a user found was for $37/day from Xdrive Mobility, booked on Sep. 5.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Colombo for a week from SR RENT A CAR ?

    SR RENT A CAR is one of the top picks in Colombo. They can have you in a hire car for about $449 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Colombo?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Colombo for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Colombo for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire in Colombo is $1,925 ($64/day) on average.

  • How much is a car hire in Colombo for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in Colombo are typically $114 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Economy to save money on your trip to $114. Our users have found prices for Economy car hire in October to be on average $97 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Colombo

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Colombo. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($44+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

$44+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$53+

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