Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)

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

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Most rental companies at Colombo Ratmalana 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.

Colombo Ratmalana Airport is about 13 km south of Colombo from Colombo.

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Car rental from Colombo Ratmalana Airport, every provider

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

Not just the centre

From Colombo Ratmalana Airport to other towns

Galle · 93 km, ~98 min · Rs7285-Rs11570
Kandy · 98 km, ~102 min · Rs7667-Rs12177
Nuwara Eliya · 100 km, ~105 min · Rs7820-Rs12420

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 Colombo Ratmalana 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 Colombo Ratmalana 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 · Terminal detail: the airport site

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