Rent a Car in Negombo: Close to Colombo Airport
A beach town about 10 km from the airport, a handy first and last night
Rent a car in Negombo: the essentials
You can rent a car in Negombo with H.B.S. Rent a Car from Rs. 12,000 a day. Negombo is about 10 km from Bandaranaike airport, so many visitors spend their first or last night here. We hand the car over at the airport or at your hotel in Negombo, you can drive yourself or take an English-speaking driver, and the same car stays with you for the whole trip. The table below shows the lowest rate for each type of car.
Why Rent a Car for Negombo?
- ✔Next to the airport: Negombo is about 10 km from Bandaranaike airport, 15 to 30 minutes by road, so the car is handed over quickly after a long flight.
- ✔A calm first night: after a long flight, stay in Negombo, sleep and begin the longer drive the next morning.
- ✔Pick-up and drop-off at the airport: return the car at the airport or at your hotel before your flight, and tell us the place when you book.
- ✔One company for the whole trip: the car, the insurance and the roadside help stay the same whether you drive yourself or travel with a driver.
Car rental rates for Negombo
The lowest daily rate of each type of car, in Sri Lankan rupees. The rate per day falls for rentals of two weeks or a month. Every car and its rate is on the rates page.
| Car | Per day | Per day, 2 weeks | Per day, 1 month | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small car (Honda Fit Shuttle, Suzuki Wagon R, Honda N Box) | Rs. 12,000 | Rs. 11,500 | Rs. 10,000 | Couples, 1-3 bags, city and expressway |
| 7-seat van (Suzuki Every, Mazda Scrum) | Rs. 14,000 | Rs. 12,500 | Rs. 9,500 | Families and groups with luggage |
| Hybrid sedan (Toyota Prius, Allion) | Rs. 16,500 | Rs. 14,500 | Rs. 12,000 | Long drives, lowest fuel use |
| Toyota Axio | Rs. 20,000 | Rs. 18,500 | Rs. 15,000 | Comfortable sedan for 3-4 people |
| Honda Vezel, Toyota C-HR | Rs. 22,000 | Rs. 20,000 | Rs. 16,000 | Higher seating for the hill country |
| Toyota Hiace KDH van (10 to 14 seats) | Rs. 25,000 | Rs. 23,500 | Rs. 17,500 | Groups of 8 or more |
| Audi A3, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar XF | Rs. 30,000 | Rs. 28,000 | Rs. 24,000 | Business and VIP arrivals |
| Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (7 seats) | Rs. 44,500 | Rs. 42,500 | Rs. 38,500 | 5 to 7 people, rough or hilly roads |
Top Attractions & Highlights in Negombo
Around Negombo
- Negombo Beach
- Muthurajawela Marsh (boat trips)
- Guruge Nature Park
- Henarathgoda Botanical Garden
Further out
- Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya
- Pilikuththuwa Raja Maha Viharaya
- Maligatenna Raja Maha Viharaya
Vehicle Recommendations for Negombo
| Vehicle Category | Best Suited For | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid sedan (Prius / Allion) | The first drive from the airport and long trips | Low fuel use |
| 7-seat van (Suzuki Every) | A family with luggage | Room for bags |
| Crossover / SUV (Vezel / Prado) | The hill country and rough roads | Higher seating |
Travel Tips for Driving to Negombo
- After a long flight, do not plan a long drive on the first night. Negombo is about 10 km from the airport, Colombo about 35 km.
- Tell us your flight number when you book, so that the car is ready when you land.
- Foreign visitors need a valid licence and either an International Driving Permit or a temporary endorsement from the Automobile Association of Ceylon.
Things to do near Negombo by car
Each guide gives the distance from the airport, the entry fee and what to know before you go.
- Negombo Beach: about 10 km from the airport.
- Muthurajawela Marsh: about 15 km, with boat trips.
- Guruge Nature Park: about 18 km.
- Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya: about 28 km.
- Henarathgoda Botanical Garden: about 34 km.
Driving times from Negombo
Approximate times in normal traffic, using the expressways where they apply.
| From Negombo to | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Bandaranaike airport (CMB), about 10 km | 15-30 minutes |
| Colombo, 35-40 km | 1-1.5 hours |
| Galle (from the airport, by expressway) | About 2.5 hours |
| Kandy, 115 km (from the airport) | 3.5-4.5 hours |
| Sigiriya (from the airport) | About 4.5 hours |
Car rental near Colombo airport
If you land at night, you can collect the car at the airport at any hour. Read about car rental at Colombo airport, or see the rates page for every car. For a car in the city, see rent a car in Colombo.
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Plan your hire
- Car rental prices in Sri Lanka: the daily rate of every car
- Car rental at Colombo airport: self-drive or with a driver
- Self-drive rental and chauffeur-driven tours
- Self-drive road rules and routes
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