Matara travel guide
Matara Tourism | Matara Guide
You're Going to Love Matara
With a population of 76.254, Matara is a must-see destination in Southern, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Matara to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Matara
How to Get to Matara
Plane
When flying to Matara, you’ll arrive at Dikwella Mawella Lagoon (DIW), which is located 22 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Matara is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 133 km from Matara. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SR RENT A CAR , among others, in Colombo.
Airlines serving Matara
Where to stay in Matara
Average rates range from around ₹ 3,038 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 21,947 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Matara
Most booked hotels in Matara
Hiring a car in Matara
Expect to pay ₹ 123 per litre in Matara (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,471 and ₹ 1,961.