Car hires in Colombo, Western

Hiring a Standard car in Colombo during the month of February is the preferred choice of most travellers. With temperatures averaging 28 °C and precipitation around 110 mm during February, a Standard size car is more than capable of handling these weather conditions. This is the perfect rental car type for wet roads and above-freezing temperatures. Hiring a Standard in Colombo will cost you €56/day on average.

Colombo’s speed limit is 50 km/h when you are driving in the city. This speed limit might also apply to surrounding towns and neighbourhoods. The suburban speed limit in Colombo is 70 km/h and the speed limit for motorways is 100 km/h. However, be sure to look for posted signage as these speeds may vary.

If you’re interested in hiring the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado in Colombo, then SR RENT A CAR is the most popular car hire company in the city that offers this vehicle (as well as other similar SUV hire). Toyota Land Cruiser Prado hire in Colombo from SR RENT A CAR is €191 per day on average.

Typically, the weather in Colombo through the month of January is 27 °C and the expected precipitation is 80 mm. This is important information to know when hiring a car so you can be sure to rent the perfect car for the expected weather.

If you’re looking for a Colombo hire car for a road trip to the surrounding areas during the month of January it’s important to know that the rest of Western typically has a temperature of 27 °C and will usually expect 80 mm of precipitation.

Prices for cars in Colombo are updated daily.

There are 54 operators available for cars in Colombo as of January 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Colombo. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.

To hire a car in Colombo, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.