Car Hire at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Mini
Suzuki Celerio
or comparable
£31.24
per day
Economy
Suzuki Swift
or comparable
£31.68
per day
Intermediate
Toyota Aqua
or comparable
£35.31
per day
Compact
Toyota Aqua
or comparable
£49.79
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Standard Van
Nissan NV200
or comparable
£59.48
per day
Full-size SUV
Hyundai Santa Fe
or comparable
£87.53
per day
Economy Elite
Perodua Bezza
or comparable
£39.37
per day
Premium SUV
MG ZS
or comparable
£78.53
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 04:40 on 19/11/2024. 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
£52 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%
Airport information
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
The best month to hire a car at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport is May — when the average price for a hire is £29.15 per day. This is 22% less than the yearly average and 40% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £48.48 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.
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 11 days, while in April, it is only 7 days.
Average number of hire days at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport
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
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | SR Rent A Car, GreenMotion, Europcar, SIXT, Elite Rent A Car |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Large cars, Station wagons, Medium cars |
| Lowest price | £31 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 |
| SR Rent A Car | Perodua Axia | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| SR Rent A Car | Mazda Familia STW | 5 | 3 | Station wagons |
| SR Rent A Car | Toyota Axio Hybrid | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| SR Rent A Car | Nissan Sunny | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| SR Rent A Car | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| SR Rent A Car | Nissan March | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| SR Rent A Car | Toyota Prius | 5 | 2 | Large 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
£51.62
Lowest daily price
£31.24
Total cars available
108
Top 5 suppliers at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport in 2024
SIXT
+94112870870
Canada Frienship Road
£45 - £198
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
+94763780729
CANADA FRIENDSHIP RD,,
KATUNAYAKA,
11450 KATUNAYAKA
SRI LANKA
£43 - £197
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
+94761414555 / +94761414555
371/5/1/1, Negombo Road, Seeduwa, Sri Lanka
£31 - £668
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
+94713900200 / +94775858966
155, 3 Negombo-Minuwangoda Rd, Negombo, Colombo
£34 - £101
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
+94777780729
371-5 Negombo - Colombo Main Rd, Sr Rent, Seeduwa
£32 - £279
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
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europes Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Inc. 5000 Europe - Top 500 Companies 2019
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