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
£32.31 per day
Economy
Nissan March or comparable
Nissan March
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SR Rent A Car
£33.81 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Axio Hybrid or comparable
Toyota Axio Hybrid
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avawia Tours
£44.57 per day
Compact
Toyota Aqua or comparable
Toyota Aqua
  • 4
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£50.91 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Full-size SUV
Hyundai Santa Fe or comparable
Hyundai Santa Fe
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£67.49 per day
Economy Elite
Perodua Bezza or comparable
Perodua Bezza
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SR Rent A Car
£37.51 per day
Standard
Toyota Prius or comparable
Toyota Prius
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Elite Rent A Car
£45.10 per day
Premium SUV
MG ZS or comparable
MG ZS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Elite Rent A Car
£74.33 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 23:06 on 24/04/2025. 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
£48 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
£47.37
January
£60.41
February
£58.20
March
£52.01
April
£29.65
May
£31.47
June
£44.95
July
£49.31
August
£39.61
September
£38.56
October
£34.62
November
£56.19
December
The best month to hire a car at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport is May — when the average price for a hire is £29.65 per day. This is 34% less than the yearly average and 51% less than hiring a car in February (when the average price is £60.41 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 11 days, while in July, it is only 8 days.
Average number of hire days at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport
10
January
9
February
10
March
10
April
9
May
9
June
8
July
9
August
9
September
11
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 August in comparison to hiring a car in in May.
Monthly searches at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
123%
January
107%
February
121%
March
77%
April
54%
May
110%
June
130%
July
147%
August
56%
September
70%
October
72%
November
133%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers SR Rent A Car, Elite Rent A Car, Avawia Tours, GreenMotion, Europcar
Popular car categories Small cars, Large cars, Medium cars, SUVs
Lowest price £32 per day
Cheapest supplier Elite Rent A Car

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
SR Rent A Car Mazda Demio 4 2 Small cars
SR Rent A Car Suzuki Swift 5 1 Small cars
SR Rent A Car Perodua Axia 5 1 Small cars
Avawia Tours Kia Picanto 5 1 Small cars
Elite Rent A Car Suzuki Celerio 5 2 Small cars
Elite Rent A Car Toyota Aqua 5 2 Medium cars
SR Rent A Car Toyota Axio Hybrid 4 2 Large cars
GreenMotion Toyota Vitz 5 2 Small cars
SR Rent A Car Mazda Familia STW 5 3 Station wagons
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
6 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
5
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
£48.26
Lowest daily price
£32.31
Total cars available
67

Top 7 suppliers at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport in 2025

SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8 / 5 reviews
+94112870870
Canada Frienship Road
£42 - £67
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
ACARENT
ACARENT
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
+94761414555
Bandaranayake International Airport, Katunayake
£42 - £67
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 21:00
Tue:
06:00 - 21:00
Wed:
06:00 - 21:00
Thu:
06:00 - 21:00
Fri:
06:00 - 21:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
08:00 - 13:00
Europcar
Europcar
Average 7.6 / 4 reviews
+94763780729
CANADA FRIENDSHIP RD,, KATUNAYAKA, 11450 KATUNAYAKA SRI LANKA
£41 - £173
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 7.6 / 7 reviews
+94761414555 / +94761414555
371/5/1/1, Negombo Road, Seeduwa, Sri Lanka
£32 - £549
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
£37 - £86
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
FOX
FOX
Average 7.5 / 0 reviews
+94763780729
Canada Friendship Rd
£37 - £86
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
Below average 6 / 61 reviews
+94777780729
371-5 Negombo - Colombo Main Rd, Sr Rent, Seeduwa
£33 - £278
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

Our clients highly recommend us

30 Apr 2025
great speed
great speed
eldin sahovic
30 Apr 2025
I use gold car because it works.
I always use gold car just because its on the terminal and it works good.
Bengt-Åke Gärdlund
30 Apr 2025
Easy and great prices.
Easy and great prices.
Sumit K
30 Apr 2025
Electric Cars Work!
Renting an electric car with Sicily By Car worked really well. I would do it again. The charging points can sometimes be tricky but once you get used to it everything works well. The car worked really well in mountain conditions and the car charges the battery when you're going downhill! You don't need to charge the battery as much as you think. On the motorway it takes a lot of energy, but trips in the mountains worked really well and there were charging points even in small villages and towns. We were able to charge the car from 50% to 100% in 45 min. Download an app to double check and plan your route as you would with petrol stations.
Brett Cherry
30 Apr 2025
Easy peasy!
Easy peasy!
Randall Augeson
30 Apr 2025
Good prices
I like the good price you give
EHAB Alhwsawi
30 Apr 2025
Very easy steps and fast process.
Very easy steps and fast process.
Ciprian
30 Apr 2025
Smooth interface
Smooth interface
Peter T.
30 Apr 2025
Easy booking process and flexibility
Easy booking process and flexibility
customer
30 Apr 2025
Great rental portal
Multiple car rental companies, a good selection of cars, full insurance option and an easy to use website.
Eric Falzon
30 Apr 2025
Helped us after bad experience with car rental
When we arrived at the carrental we quickly understood we were/are going to be scammed. We decided to go to another carrental last minute. We explained the situation and Discovercars helped us with cancallation and reimbursment. Definetly take a good look at the mails/documents that Discovercars send you because they give you extra tips and information.
Darren
30 Apr 2025
Best Insurance for rental car
I bought the full insurance and on the last day of our trip we got a break-in in the car, the rental car company charged us for damages as well as 180 Euro for cleaning glass pieces in the car, 5 days after I got full compensation for all damages and the cleaning cost in the car. They dont cover your belongning in the car but it was noted when I signed the contract.
Alan Legesi
30 Apr 2025
Great customer support – turned a bad situation into a good one
My rental didn’t go as planned — I booked a car through DiscoverCars, paid in advance, but when I arrived at the rental desk, the supplier (Maggiore) refused to give me the car due to a license document issue. It was frustrating, and initially, I was told that I wasn't eligible for a refund. However, after sharing my experience with DiscoverCars customer service, they listened, responded professionally, and eventually offered a full refund – even though it wasn’t strictly required by their policy. That kind of response shows integrity and a real commitment to customer satisfaction. Mistakes and issues can happen with any service, but how a company handles them is what really matters. I truly appreciate the support and would definitely consider booking through DiscoverCars again.
Rami Koren
30 Apr 2025
Fantastic service
Fantastic service. I have booked car through DiscoverCars , but didn’t pay attention to note, that car rental company for luxury car additionally request credit card , which I didn’t have, only debit one. As per accepted terms after car pick up time in this case I could get only full insurance fee If you have so. However doscovercar review my case and made me a full refund ! What a great service , thanks!
Leonid Gavrikov
30 Apr 2025
best
great site.
Safyan Ahmad
30 Apr 2025
Super happy 🙂👌👍
Hardly recommend, no problems at all.
Mr Osvaldas Piliutis

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