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
€31.55 per day
Economy
Toyota Passo or comparable
Toyota Passo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
ACARENT
€32.78 per day
Economy Elite
Perodua Bezza or comparable
Perodua Bezza
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SR Rent A Car
€42.45 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Axio Hybrid or comparable
Toyota Axio Hybrid
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avawia Tours
€51.87 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Compact
Toyota Aqua or comparable
Toyota Aqua
  • 4
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
€61.84 per day
Standard Van
Hyundai H1 or comparable
Hyundai H1
  • 8
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
SIXT
€95.43 per day
Full-size
Toyota Allion or comparable
Toyota Allion
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Elite Rent A Car
€49.82 per day
Premium
Toyota Allion or comparable
Toyota Allion
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
ACARENT
€59.11 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:18 on 06/06/2025. 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
€55.74
January
€71.08
February
€68.48
March
€58.62
April
€60.46
May
€42.43
June
€52.89
July
€58.02
August
€46.61
September
€46.37
October
€40.73
November
€67.96
December
The best month to hire a car at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport is November — when the average price for a hire is €40.73 per day. This is 27% less than the yearly average and 43% less than hiring a car in February (when the average price is €71.08 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.

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 January, the average hire length is 10 days, while in May, it is only 6 days.
Average number of hire days at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport
10
January
9
February
10
March
9
April
6
May
9
June
8
July
9
August
9
September
10
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 May.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
122%
January
106%
February
120%
March
90%
April
51%
May
97%
June
129%
July
145%
August
55%
September
64%
October
71%
November
150%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers SR Rent A Car, Elite Rent A Car, Avawia Tours, Europcar, GreenMotion
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
Avawia Tours Kia Picanto 5 1 Small cars
SR Rent A Car Perodua Axia 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
8.4 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
SR Rent A Car
6 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
5
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
€53.11
Lowest daily price
€31.55
Total cars available
99

Top 8 suppliers at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport in 2025

SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.4 / 5 reviews
+94112870870
Canada Frienship Road
€50 - €95
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
Avawia Tours
Avawia Tours
Very good 8.1 / 3 reviews
+94713900200 / +94775858966
155, 3 Negombo-Minuwangoda Rd, Negombo, Colombo
€43 - €100
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
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
+94763780729
Canada Friendship Rd
€43 - €100
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
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
+94761414555
Bandaranayake International Airport, Katunayake
€32 - €537
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
Very good 8 / 5 reviews
+94763780729
CANADA FRIENDSHIP RD,, KATUNAYAKA, 11450 KATUNAYAKA SRI LANKA
€42 - €232
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
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00:00 - 23:59
Sun:
00:00 - 23:59
Elite Rent A Car
Elite Rent A Car
Very good 8 / 8 reviews
+94761414555
371/5/1/1, Negombo Road, Seeduwa, Sri Lanka
€32 - €645
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
NUCarrentals
NUCarrentals
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
+94761414555
371/5/1/1, Negombo Road
€32 - €645
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 21:00
Tue:
08:00 - 21:00
Wed:
08:00 - 21:00
Thu:
08:00 - 21:00
Fri:
08:00 - 21:00
Sat:
08:00 - 21:00
Sun:
08:00 - 21:00
SR Rent A Car
SR Rent A Car
Below average 6 / 62 reviews
+94777780729
371-5 Negombo - Colombo Main Rd, Sr Rent, Seeduwa
€38 - €315
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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