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Car rental in Colombo, Sri Lanka

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There are 16 car rental locations in Colombo. Choose the cheapest or easiest now.

The most popular car rental companies in Colombo

Renting a car in Colombo: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car rental companyAce Rent a Car
Most popular carMini, 4-5 doors
Average daily price584 SEK
Best time to book4 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Colombo

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van rental 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 rent a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Colombo avoid costly admin in between pickups by renting out cars for longer periods. So see whether monthly car rental is cheaper than the three weeks needed by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on filling 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 lines

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

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Colombo will set you back around 584 SEK per day or 2.035 SEK per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Colombo is a premium crossover (similar to an SUV). The most popular is Mini, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car rental companies in Colombo are currently Green Motion and acarent.
Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Colombo is currently November.
On average, around 2.035 SEK. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Colombo is 2.035 SEK.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in Colombo for a whole month is 45.960 SEK. 

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 rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Colombo that have free cancellation. 
Yes – you can easily find car rental 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 transportation 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, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Colombo.
Most places – Colombo included – allow people under the age of 25 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 deductible for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 402 SEK per day. The average price per day is around 624 SEK.
Of course. Most major car rental companies like Ace Rent a Car, Sr Rent A Car and acarent offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travelers rated Sixt as the best overall in terms of experience.
We search the Internet for all kinds of vehicle rental deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van rental in Colombo.

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