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

Negombo travel guide

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You're Going to Love Negombo

With a population of 137,223, Negombo is a must-see destination in Western, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Negombo to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Negombo

Negombo in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1179
1 night at 3-star hotel
Negombo in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1179
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Negombo in April, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is March, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 25 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 370 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Negombo, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Negombo

Plane

When flying to Negombo, you’ll arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Negombo is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 19 miles from Negombo. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and AcaRent, among others, in Colombo.

Plane

When flying to Negombo, you’ll arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Negombo is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 19 miles from Negombo. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and AcaRent, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Negombo

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Negombo

KLM
Good (1,458 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,803 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,759 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,233 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,123 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,528 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,697 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,739 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,413 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,365 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,178 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,937 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,463 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,898 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (963 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (197 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,151 reviews)
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Where to stay in Negombo

From 5-star hotels such as the Amagi Aria to great affordable options like the Villa Taprobane, Negombo offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 3,151 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 8,712 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ziegler Cottage and Hotel Shanelo.

Where to stay in popular areas of Negombo

Most booked hotels in Negombo

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Sentido Heritance Negombo
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,528+
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Jetwing Blue
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,704+
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Regal Réseau Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,874+
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Jetwing Sea
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 5,716+
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Hotel J Negombo
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
₹ 2,631+
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Hiring a car in Negombo

Hiring a car in Negombo costs ₹ 4,155 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Negombo.

Expect to pay ₹ 100 per litre in Negombo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,198 and ₹ 1,597. The most frequently booked car type in Negombo is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Perodua Axia or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Negombo costs ₹ 4,155 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Negombo.

Expect to pay ₹ 100 per litre in Negombo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,198 and ₹ 1,597. The most frequently booked car type in Negombo is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Perodua Axia or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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