Car hire in Colombo, Sri Lanka

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Colombo?

Our data shows that September is the cheapest month to rent a car in Colombo. It’s around 1.183.190 ₫ per day in September, compared to the yearly average of 1.600.026 ₫ per day.
Yearly avg price1.600.026 ₫

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There are 25 car hire providers in Colombo. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Colombo

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Colombo. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Colombo

What's the most popular car to hire in Colombo?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Hyundai i10 is the most popular car to hire in Colombo, with prices starting from 560.317 ₫ per day. The Kia Rio and similar models are also popular drives in Colombo.
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i107% chose this
Kia Rio
Kia Rio7% chose this
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla6% chose this
Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen Polo5% chose this
Most popular carHyundai i10
Why?Small, practical, easy to park

Colombo's cheapest car hire providers

Localrent has the cheapest car hire in Colombo right now, with prices from 560.317 ₫ per day. You'll save an average of 466.930 ₫ per day when you book with them.
Localrentfrom 560.317 ₫ per day
acarentfrom 957.806 ₫ per day
Green Motionfrom 1.016.472 ₫ per day
Sr Rent A Carfrom 1.107.463 ₫ per day
Cheapest providerLocalrent
Book with them to save around466.930 ₫ per day

Hiring a car in Colombo: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyacarent
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Average daily price1.836.294 ₫
Best time to book2 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Colombo

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Colombo car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Colombo that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Colombo for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Colombo avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Colombo, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Colombo car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Colombo will set you back around 1.836.294 ₫ per day or 9.101.549 ₫ per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Colombo is a mini roadster (a two-seated sports car). The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.

The cheapest car hire companies in Colombo are currently Ryde Rent A Car and acarent.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Colombo is currently July.

On average, around 9.101.549 ₫. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Colombo is 3.922.215 ₫.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Colombo for a whole month is 98.064.335 ₫. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Colombo, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Colombo that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Colombo.

Most places – Colombo included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 957.806 ₫ per day. The average price per day is around 1.836.294 ₫.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like acarent, Localrent and Carwiz offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Sixt as the best overall in terms of experience.

We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Colombo.