Car Hire at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport

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

Colombo Bandaranaike Airport Car Hire
Mini
Perodua Axia or comparable
Perodua Axia
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SR Rent A Car
£ 32.83 / per day
Colombo Bandaranaike Airport Car Hire
Economy
Hyundai Grand I10 or comparable
Hyundai Grand I10
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£ 40.44 / per day
Colombo Bandaranaike Airport Car Hire
Compact
Nissan Sunny or comparable
Nissan Sunny
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SR Rent A Car
£ 56.08 / per day
Colombo Bandaranaike Airport Car Hire
Economy Elite
Perodua Bezza or comparable
Perodua Bezza
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SR Rent A Car
£ 56.08 / per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Colombo Bandaranaike Airport Car Hire
Intermediate
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid or comparable
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£ 64.39 / per day
Colombo Bandaranaike Airport Car Hire
Full-size SUV
Hyundai Santa Fe or comparable
Hyundai Santa Fe
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£ 69.72 / per day
Colombo Bandaranaike Airport Car Hire
Standard Van
Hyundai H1 or comparable
Hyundai H1
  • 8
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
SIXT
£ 69.72 / per day
Colombo Bandaranaike Airport Car Hire
Oversized Van
Toyota Hiace or comparable
Toyota Hiace
  • 6
  • 6
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SR Rent A Car
£ 176.99 / per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 09:56 on 2023-12-08.

Travel Information

Languages
Sinhala, English
Currency
LKR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+94
Average car hire price
£ 71 per day
Average car hire length
11 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
8.5 / 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?

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport fluctuate depending on the season. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport
£ 61.08
January
£ 57.98
February
£ 34.35
March
£ 32.16
April
£ 29.34
May
£ 30.47
June
£ 35.41
July
£ 39.24
August
£ 37.09
September
£ 36.81
October
£ 31.10
November
£ 40.09
December
The best month to hire a car at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport is May — when the average price for a hire is £ 29.34 per day. This is 24% less than the yearly average and 52% less than hiring a car in January (when the average price is £ 61.08 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.

What’s the usual hire length for renters at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport?

Car hire lengths differ depending on the time of year: in March, the average hire length is 18 days, while in October, it is only 7 days.
Average number of hire days at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport
13
January
14
February
18
March
8
April
10
May
10
June
16
July
12
August
11
September
7
October
10
November
9
December

Which 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 at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport in August in comparison to hiring a car in in January.
Monthly searches at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
21%
January
74%
February
62%
March
111%
April
90%
May
144%
June
173%
July
205%
August
90%
September
70%
October
66%
November
95%
December

Car Hire Information

Popular suppliers SR Rent A Car, SIXT
Popular car categories Small cars, Station wagons, Large cars, SUVs
Lowest price £ 33 per day
Cheapest supplier SR Rent A Car

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
SR Rent A Car Perodua Axia 5 1 Small cars
SR Rent A Car Mazda Familia STW 4 3 Station wagons
SR Rent A Car Toyota Corolla 4 2 Large cars
SR Rent A Car Suzuki Swift 2 1 Small cars
SR Rent A Car Mazda Demio 4 2 Small cars
SR Rent A Car Hyundai Tucson 5 3 SUVs
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 Kia Sorento 5 1 SUVs
SR Rent A Car Suzuki Swift 5 1 Small cars

Our Customers' Reviews

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Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
SIXT
8.6 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
SR Rent A Car
7.2 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
£ 70.78
Lowest daily price
£ 32.83
Total cars available
31

Top 3 Hire Companies at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport in 2023

SIXT
SIXT
Outstanding 8.6 / 4 reviews
+94112870870
Canada Frienship Road
£ 35 - £ 70
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
Outstanding 8.5 / 1 reviews
+94763780729
Canada Friendship Rd, Katunayaka
Working hours
Mon:08:00-12:00; 13:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-12:00; 13:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-12:00; 13:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-12:00; 13:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-12:00; 13:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-12:00; 13:00-18:00
Sun:08:00-12:00; 13:00-18:00
SR Rent A Car
SR Rent A Car
Great 7.2 / 32 reviews
+94777780729
No.371-5, Negombo Road, Seeduwa, Colombo
£ 33 - £ 233
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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