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Car hire in Colombo

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Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

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Colombo car hire at a glance

Most popular rental companyGreen Motion
Most popular carPremium, Crossover
Cities to choose from1, Colombo is most popular
Cheapest price foundSAR 153 per day, Colombo
Cheapest monthMay
Best time to book4 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Colombo could cost, we've pulled prices from Colombo.

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City car hire in Colombo

Where in Colombo will you set off from? You could find a great price.

Car hire in Colombo

From
SAR 153
per day

Car hire in Colombo

From
SAR 153
per day

Airport options in Colombo

If you’re flying to Colombo it could be easier to hit the road straight from the airport.

Car hire at Colombo Bandaranayake Airport

From
SAR 158
per day

Car hire at Colombo Bandaranayake Airport

From
SAR 158
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Colombo

The cheapest month to rent a car in Colombo is May, when the average cost per day is SAR 165. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is June, when the average cost per day is SAR 165. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Colombo is December.
Apr
SAR 199
May
SAR 165
Jun
SAR 165
Jul
SAR 174
Aug
SAR 210
Sep
SAR 224
Oct
SAR 177
Nov
SAR 204
Dec
SAR 287
Jan
SAR 268
Feb
SAR 240
Mar
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Car hire in Colombo: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Colombo, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Colombo you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Colombo depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Colombo, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Colombo. First, you need to decide where in Colombo you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Colombo. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Colombo you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Colombo. On average, it costs SAR 211 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is SAR 153 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Colombo

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Colombo is Premium, Crossover .

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire companies in Colombo are Green Motion, Sr Rent A Car and Hertz. The cheapest company we've found is Avawia Tours. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 4 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are SAR 153 a day and SAR 125 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Colombo you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Colombo. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Colombo is Colombo. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Colombo.

Hire a car long term in Colombo

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Colombo with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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