With a population of 1.001, Sigiriya is a must-see destination in Central, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Sigiriya to see all of its attractions.
When flying to Sigiriya, you’ll arrive at Sigiriya (GIU), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sigiriya from India departs from Chennai and takes around 5h 05m.
Another option to get to Sigiriya is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 151 km from Sigiriya. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.
Average rates range from around ₹ 2,916 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 8,174 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay ₹ 123 per litre in Sigiriya (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 ₹ 1,962.