Car Hire at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport

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

Economy
Suzuki Swift or comparable
Suzuki Swift
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SR Rent a Car
£ 28.73 per day
Mini
Perodua Axia or comparable
Perodua Axia
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SR Rent A Car
£ 34.90 per day
Intermediate
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid or comparable
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£ 70.81 per day
Compact
Mazda Familia STW or comparable
Mazda Familia STW
  • 4
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SR Rent a Car
£ 30.89 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Economy Elite
Perodua Bezza or comparable
Perodua Bezza
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SR Rent A Car
£ 42.25 / per day
Standard Van
Toyota TownAce or comparable
Toyota TownAce
  • 6
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SR Rent A Car
£ 67.98 / per day
Full-size SUV
Hyundai Santa Fe or comparable
Hyundai Santa Fe
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£ 76.71 / per day
Oversized Van
Toyota Hiace or comparable
Toyota Hiace
  • 6
  • 6
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SR Rent A Car
£ 82.68 / 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 12:13 on 2023-06-02.
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Travel Information

Language
Sinhala,
English
Currency
LKR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+94
Average car hire price
£ 54.37 / per day
Average car hire length
10 days
Speed limit within city centre
60 km/h
37 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
70 - 100 km/h
43 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.00%

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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During which month is it most affordable to hire a car at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport?

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport
£ 61.22
January
£ 58.11
February
£ 34.43
March
£ 32.24
April
£ 29.40
May
£ 28.12
June
£ 47.64
July
August
£ 22.85
September
£ 27.75
October
£ 57.33
November
£ 53.46
December
The cheapest month to hire a car at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport is September with prices starting at £ 22.85 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is January with prices for for a Compact class starting at £ 61.22. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 41. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only average amounts. How long you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!

What’s the most frequent hire length at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport?

Hirers picking up a car at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport keep them for an average of 18 days during in March, while those picking up their cars in September keep them for an average of 5.
Average Hire Length at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport
13
January
14
February
18
March
8
April
10
May
12
June
16
July
August
5
September
7
October
13
November
8
December

Which month sees the highest demand for car hire at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport?

Though Colombo Bandaranaike Airport is popular for travellers all year long, the month with the highest demand for hire cars is in April. September is the month that sees the lowest demand for hire cars.
Monthly searches at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
45%
January
164%
February
136%
March
245%
April
200%
May
45%
June
64%
July
August
9%
September
27%
October
27%
November
136%
December

Car Hire Information

Popular suppliers SR Rent A Car
Popular car categories Small cars, Station wagons, Large cars, SUVs
Lowest price £ 29 per day
Cheapest supplier SR Rent a Car

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
SR Rent A Car Toyota Corolla 4 2 Large cars
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 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 Toyota TownAce 5 4 People Carriers

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
SIXT
8.6 / 10
Lowest rated company
SR Rent A Car
7.2 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
£ 54.37
Lowest daily price
£ 28.73
Total cars available
35

Top 3 Hire Companies at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport in 2023

SIXT
SIXT
Outstanding 8.6 / 4 reviews
+94112870870
Canada Frienship Road
£ 38 - £ 153
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 / 19 reviews
+94777780729
No.371-5, Negombo Road, Seeduwa, Colombo
£ 35 - £ 156
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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