Arugam travel guide

Arugam Tourism | Arugam Guide

You're Going to Love Arugam

Arugam is a must-see destination in Eastern, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Arugam has to offer.

When to visit Arugam

Arugam in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 575
1 night at 3-star hotel
Arugam in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 575
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Arugam

Plane

Although Arugam doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Batticaloa (BTC), which is located 96 km from Arugam.

Car

Another option to get to Arugam is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 219 km from Arugam. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Plane

Although Arugam doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Batticaloa (BTC), which is located 96 km from Arugam.

Car

Another option to get to Arugam is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 219 km from Arugam. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Arugam

BTCBatticaloa
HRIHambantota Mattala Rajapaksa Int'l

Airlines serving Arugam

Red Wings

Where to stay in Arugam

Average rates range from around ₹ 3,401 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 2,541 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Arugam

Most booked hotels in Arugam

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The Spice Trail
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,415+
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Hiring a car in Arugam

Expect to pay ₹ 122 per litre in Arugam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,470 and ₹ 1,960.

Expect to pay ₹ 122 per litre in Arugam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,470 and ₹ 1,960.