Car Hire at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport

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Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Mini
Suzuki Celerio or comparable
Suzuki Celerio
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Elite Rent A Car
£34.85 per day
Economy
Nissan March or comparable
Nissan March
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SR Rent A Car
£38.87 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Axio Hybrid or comparable
Toyota Axio Hybrid
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avawia Tours
£47.47 per day
Compact
Toyota Aqua or comparable
Toyota Aqua
  • 4
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£72.43 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Standard
Toyota Prius or comparable
Toyota Prius
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Elite Rent A Car
£45.58 per day
Economy Elite
Perodua Bezza or comparable
Perodua Bezza
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SR Rent A Car
£48.87 per day
Full-size
Toyota Allion or comparable
Toyota Allion
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Elite Rent A Car
£60.81 per day
Premium SUV
MG ZS or comparable
MG ZS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Elite Rent A Car
£75.12 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 01:21 on 13/02/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
Sinhala, English
Currency
LKR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+94
Average car hire price
£53 per day
Average car hire length
9 days
Speed limit within city centre
60 km/h or 37 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
70 - 100 km/h or 43 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.00%
Score
9.4 / 10

Airport information

Score
6.6
  • Getting to the airport 7.4
  • Check-in and departures 7.3
  • Facilities and services 6.6
  • Wi-Fi 5.9
  • Dining and car hire services 6.2
  • Lounge 6.2

Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (CMB)

  • IATA: CMB
  • ICAO: VCBI
  • Name: Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (CMB)
  • Distance from the city centre: 19.9 miles / 32 km

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In which month is car hire at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport
£46.42
January
£37.38
February
£38.46
March
£37.06
April
£29.05
May
£30.84
June
£44.04
July
£48.32
August
£38.81
September
£37.26
October
£33.92
November
£56.59
December
The best month to hire a car at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport is May — when the average price for a hire is £29.05 per day. This is 27% less than the yearly average and 49% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is £56.59 per day).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport?

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in October, the average hire length is 12 days, while in April, it is only 7 days.
Average number of hire days at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport
10
January
9
February
8
March
7
April
9
May
9
June
8
July
9
August
9
September
12
October
10
November
9
December

What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport?

Given the number of users searching for a car at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in December in comparison to hiring a car in in April.
Monthly searches at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
126%
January
110%
February
110%
March
48%
April
55%
May
112%
June
134%
July
150%
August
57%
September
69%
October
74%
November
155%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers SR Rent A Car, Elite Rent A Car, GreenMotion, Avawia Tours, Europcar
Popular car categories Small cars, Large cars, Medium cars, Station wagons
Lowest price £35 per day
Cheapest supplier Elite Rent A Car

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
SR Rent A Car Suzuki Swift 5 1 Small cars
SR Rent A Car Mazda Demio 4 2 Small cars
GreenMotion Toyota Vitz 5 2 Small cars
SR Rent A Car Perodua Axia 5 1 Small cars
Avawia Tours Kia Picanto 5 1 Small cars
SR Rent A Car Mazda Familia STW 5 3 Station wagons
SR Rent A Car Nissan Sunny 4 2 Medium cars
SR Rent A Car Toyota Axio Hybrid 4 2 Large cars
Elite Rent A Car Toyota Aqua 5 2 Medium cars
SR Rent A Car Nissan March 5 1 Small cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
SIXT
8 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
SR Rent A Car
5.9 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
5
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
£53.00
Lowest daily price
£34.85
Total cars available
67

Top 5 suppliers at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport in 2025

SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8 / 5 reviews
+94112870870
Canada Frienship Road
£45 - £52
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
Thu:
00:00 - 23:59
Fri:
00:00 - 23:59
Sat:
00:00 - 23:59
Sun:
00:00 - 23:59
Europcar
Europcar
Average 7.6 / 3 reviews
+94763780729
CANADA FRIENDSHIP RD,, KATUNAYAKA, 11450 KATUNAYAKA SRI LANKA
£56 - £161
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
Thu:
00:00 - 23:59
Fri:
00:00 - 23:59
Sat:
00:00 - 23:59
Sun:
00:00 - 23:59
Elite Rent A Car
Elite Rent A Car
Average 7.5 / 5 reviews
+94761414555 / +94761414555
371/5/1/1, Negombo Road, Seeduwa, Sri Lanka
£35 - £540
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:59
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
Sat:
07:00 - 23:59
Sun:
07:00 - 23:59
Avawia Tours
Avawia Tours
Average 7.5 / 3 reviews
+94713900200 / +94775858966
155, 3 Negombo-Minuwangoda Rd, Negombo, Colombo
£40 - £92
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
Thu:
00:00 - 23:59
Fri:
00:00 - 23:59
Sat:
00:00 - 23:59
Sun:
00:00 - 23:59
SR Rent A Car
SR Rent A Car
Poor 5.9 / 60 reviews
+94777780729
371-5 Negombo - Colombo Main Rd, Sr Rent, Seeduwa
£39 - £308
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
Thu:
00:00 - 23:59
Fri:
00:00 - 23:59
Sat:
00:00 - 23:59
Sun:
00:00 - 23:59

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