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 21 miles from Hikkaduwa.

Car

Another option to get to Hikkaduwa is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 58 miles 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 21 miles from Hikkaduwa.

Car

Another option to get to Hikkaduwa is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 58 miles 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 (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,520 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (490 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hikkaduwa

Average rates range from around ₹ 3,180 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 10,628 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)
₹ 5,507+
Hikka Tranz By Cinnamon
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,484+
Coral Sands Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
₹ 4,088+
Citrus Hikkaduwa
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
₹ 5,701+

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 ₹ 1,962.

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 ₹ 1,962.