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.

When to visit Negombo

Negombo in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1414
1 night at 3-star hotel
Negombo in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1414
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 6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Negombo is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 30 km from Negombo. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Plane

When flying to Negombo, you’ll arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Negombo is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 30 km from Negombo. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Negombo

Airlines serving Negombo

Lufthansa
Good (4,580 reviews)
KLM
Good (851 reviews)
SWISS
Good (919 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,404 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,665 reviews)
Finnair
Good (884 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,463 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (390 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (703 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (481 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,627 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (178 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (776 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 J Leaf Hotel By Blue Bird, Negombo offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 2,533 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 9,643 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Negombo

Most booked hotels in Negombo

Sentido Heritance Negombo
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,379+
Good wood Airport Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 3,593+
Jetwing Sea
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 5,514+
Suriya Resort
5 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 7,808+
Amagi Aria
5 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
₹ 3,593+
Hotel J Negombo
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
₹ 2,655+

Hiring a car in Negombo

Hiring a car in Negombo costs ₹ 3,886 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

Expect to pay ₹ 123 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 ₹ 1,474 and ₹ 1,965.

Hiring a car in Negombo costs ₹ 3,886 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

Expect to pay ₹ 123 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 ₹ 1,474 and ₹ 1,965.