Hikkaduwa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hikkaduwa

With a population of 1,300, Hikkaduwa is a must-see destination in Southern, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Hikkaduwa deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Hikkaduwa

Hikkaduwa in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 492
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hikkaduwa in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 492
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hikkaduwa

Plane

Although Hikkaduwa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bentota River (BJT), which is located 34 km from Hikkaduwa.

Car

Another option to get to Hikkaduwa is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 93 km from Hikkaduwa. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Plane

Although Hikkaduwa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bentota River (BJT), which is located 34 km from Hikkaduwa.

Car

Another option to get to Hikkaduwa is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 93 km from Hikkaduwa. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Hikkaduwa

Airlines serving Hikkaduwa

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,537 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (494 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,604 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (181 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hikkaduwa

Average rates range from around ₹ 3,179 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 10,632 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hikkaduwa

Most booked hotels in Hikkaduwa

Suite Lanka
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,508+
Hikka Tranz By Cinnamon
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,075+
Coral Sands Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
₹ 4,090+
Citrus Hikkaduwa
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
₹ 5,649+

Hiring a car in Hikkaduwa

Expect to pay ₹ 123 per litre in Hikkaduwa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,472 and ₹ 1,963.

Expect to pay ₹ 123 per litre in Hikkaduwa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,472 and ₹ 1,963.