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There are 20 car hire providers in Colombo. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

The most popular car rental companies in Colombo

Hiring a car in Colombo: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyAce Rent a Car
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Average daily price79 €
Best time to book3 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 79 € per day or 237 € per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Colombo is a compact estate (sometimes known as a station wagon). The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car hire companies in Colombo are currently Green Motion and NU Car Rentals.
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 June.
On average, around 237 €. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Colombo is 237 €.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Colombo for a whole month is 1.479 €. 

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 43 € per day. The average price per day is around 79 €.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Ace Rent a Car, Sr Rent A Car and NU Car Rentals 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.

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