Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)

Car rental at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, compare prices & where to collect

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Most rental companies at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport are in the terminal or a few minutes away by shuttle. Booking ahead is almost always cheaper than the counter and locks in a car, especially in season.

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is about 30 km north of Colombo from Colombo.

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Car rental from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, every provider

A car for Colombo with insurance, compare the rental companies.

Not just the centre

From Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to other towns

Kandy · 84 km, ~88 min · Rs6596-Rs10476
Nuwara Eliya · 102 km, ~107 min · Rs7973-Rs12663
Galle · 131 km, ~138 min · Rs10192-Rs16187
Anuradhapura · 139 km, ~146 min · Rs10804-Rs17159

Estimates based on distance and the local tariff. Booking ahead is usually cheaper.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

Where do you collect the car at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport?

Desks are in the arrivals hall or a dedicated car park with a shuttle. After booking online you go to the company's desk with the voucher and your passport.

How much is a rental car at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport?

Price varies by season and car group. Compare every company below, the gap on the same car runs to tens of percent, and full insurance is usually the biggest difference.

Is there a one-way fee if you drop off elsewhere?

Yes, almost always, from €30 up, depending on distance. If your route is a loop, returning to the same airport avoids it.

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Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Distances & fares: distance calc + local tariff · Official airport site: https://www.airport.lk

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