Kalutara travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kalutara

With a population of 38,000, Kalutara is a must-see destination in Western, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Kalutara deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Kalutara

Kalutara in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5486
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kalutara in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5486
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kalutara

Plane

When flying to Kalutara, you’ll arrive at Kalutara Katukurunda (KTY), which is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kalutara is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 25 miles from Kalutara. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Plane

When flying to Kalutara, you’ll arrive at Kalutara Katukurunda (KTY), which is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kalutara is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 25 miles from Kalutara. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Kalutara

Airlines serving Kalutara

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,452 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,516 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,607 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kalutara

From 5-star hotels such as the Anantara Kalutara Resort to great affordable options like the Coco Royal Beach Resort, Kalutara offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 3,424 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 7,068 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kalutara

Most booked hotels in Kalutara

Karl Holiday Bungalow
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,502+
Anantara Kalutara Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 16,848+
Tangerine Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,256+
Turyaa Kalutara
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,149+
Royal Palms Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,122+
Citrus Waskaduwa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,339+

Hiring a car in Kalutara

Expect to pay ₹ 123 per litre in Kalutara (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.

Expect to pay ₹ 123 per litre in Kalutara (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.