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 August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1092
1 night at 3-star hotel
Negombo in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1092
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 Ace and Hertz, 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 Ace and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Negombo

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Negombo

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 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 ₹ 2,672 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 7,014 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Negombo

Most booked hotels in Negombo

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Sentido Heritance Negombo
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,538+
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Regal Réseau Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,195+
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Camelot Beach Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 7,835+
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Good wood Airport Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 4,513+
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Jetwing Sea
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 4,088+
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Randi Homestay
0 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
₹ 1,363+
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Hiring a car in Negombo

Hiring a car in Negombo costs ₹ 4,675 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

Expect to pay ₹ 110 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 ₹ 1,318 and ₹ 1,758.

Hiring a car in Negombo costs ₹ 4,675 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

Expect to pay ₹ 110 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 ₹ 1,318 and ₹ 1,758.

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