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. Negombo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Negombo

Negombo in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1257
1 night at 3-star hotel
Negombo in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1257
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 GREEN MOTION and Ace, 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 GREEN MOTION and Ace, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Negombo

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Negombo

Lufthansa
Good (8,156 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,544 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,130 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,747 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,636 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,899 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,383 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,486 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,423 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,429 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,578 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,299 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,022 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,705 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,009 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (229 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 Hotel J Negombo, Negombo offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 2,974 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 6,878 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 (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,831+
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Jetwing Beach
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,337+
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Jetwing Blue
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,924+
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Jetwing Sea
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,930+
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Hotel J Negombo
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
₹ 2,610+
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Hiring a car in Negombo

Hiring a car in Negombo costs ₹ 4,465 per day, on average, or ₹ 8,930 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 23% more expensive than at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

Expect to pay ₹ 142 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 ₹ 1,705 and ₹ 2,274. Compact (Toyota Passo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Negombo, while also 17% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Negombo costs ₹ 4,465 per day, on average, or ₹ 8,930 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 23% more expensive than at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

Expect to pay ₹ 142 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 ₹ 1,705 and ₹ 2,274. Compact (Toyota Passo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Negombo, while also 17% cheaper than other types, on average.

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