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Cheap Car Rentals in Colombo from AED 111

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Colombo with a pick-up date of 29/11 and drop-off date of 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Colombo car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Colombo. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 6 november 2025.

Most popular company

SRRENTACAR

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.04

Average price per day

AED 312

Cheapest price per day

AED 111
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Popular car types in Colombo

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Colombo and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 6 november 2025.
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In Colombo, there are 55 active hire locations from 12 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Colombo in the past week - currently priced from AED 111/day. View deals for 6 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

AED 111+

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Compact

Compact

AED 149+

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Standard

Standard

AED 166+

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Full-size

Full-size

AED 155+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 686+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 513+

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Luxury

Luxury

AED 986+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

AED 686+

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Here are the best Colombo small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Colombo medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Colombo large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Colombo SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Colombo van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Citroen C3AED 111/day
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M
A/C
Citroen C3
Found 11/05/25
Fiat TipoAED 149/day
4
M
A/C
Fiat Tipo
Found 11/06/25
Geely EmgrandAED 166/day
4
M
A/C
Geely Emgrand
Found 11/06/25

Best car rental deals found in Colombo

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Colombo. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Colombo with an average daily rate of AED 396. Data was last updated on 6 november 2025.
Citroen C3AED 111/day
2
M
A/C
Citroen C3
Found 11/05/25
Fiat TipoAED 149/day
4
M
A/C
Fiat Tipo
Found 11/06/25
BMW 3 SeriesAED 155/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
Found 11/06/25

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?

For the best savings on car hire in Colombo, make your reservation 5 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 151/day – about 210% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Colombo?

In Colombo, the most affordable car hire company right now is SR RENT A CAR , offering prices from just AED 113.70/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Sri Lanka Rent a Car, with rates starting at AED 115.09/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). Thrifty (rated 5.4/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
10.0
Thrifty
Thrifty
5.4
Sixt
Sixt
1.9
Elite Rent A Car
Elite Rent A Car
0.0

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

At Colombo, the best time to rent a car is at September, with an average daily rate of just AED 151. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging AED 239 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Colombo, the best time to rent a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just AED 151. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging AED 239 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

AED 202

February

AED 184

March

AED 173

April

AED 169

May

AED 169

June

AED 158

July

AED 180

August

AED 180

September

AED 151

October

AED 151

November

AED 176

December

AED 239

What car do most people hire in Colombo?

Economy cars (Perodua Axia or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Colombo. Full-size cars (Toyota TownAce or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Nissan Versa 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.

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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 6 november 2025.

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

Thrifty

1 location
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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

Elite Rent A Car

1 location
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Casons Rent A Car

8 locations
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SR RENT A CAR

22 locations
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Sri Lanka Rent a Car

11 locations
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Dollar

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Colombo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 november 2025.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Colombo?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 312/day when booking a car hire in Colombo. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 125/day from SR RENT A CAR , booked on Nov. 2.

  • 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 most popular car hire companies in Colombo, offering car hire for around AED 3,010 per week on average.

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

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Colombo check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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

    Typically, a monthly car rental in Colombo can be found for AED 12,899. You can find car rental deals for AED 430 a day on average.

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

    For a weekend car hire in Colombo, you can expect the average price to be around AED 0. Usually a Economy hire in Colombo is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Economy for December, it will cost approximately AED 605 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Colombo

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Colombo. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Colombo. Deals were last updated on 6 november 2025.
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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 (AED 45+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 45+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 52+

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