Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hikkaduwa in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2126
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 Ace and Hertz, 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 Ace and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Hikkaduwa

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
BJTBentota River

Airlines serving Hikkaduwa

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,963 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hikkaduwa

Average rates range from around ₹ 3,822 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 13,302 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hikkaduwa

Most booked hotels in Hikkaduwa

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Suite Lanka
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,153+
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Hikka Tranz By Cinnamon
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,728+
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Coral Sands Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
₹ 5,024+
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Citrus Hikkaduwa
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
₹ 4,003+
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Hikkaduwa Beach Hotel
4 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
₹ 3,066+
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Hiring a car in Hikkaduwa

Expect to pay ₹ 110 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 ₹ 1,318 and ₹ 1,758.

Expect to pay ₹ 110 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 ₹ 1,318 and ₹ 1,758.

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