Nuwara Eliya travel guide

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You're Going to Love Nuwara Eliya

With a population of 25,775, Nuwara Eliya is a must-see destination in Central, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Nuwara Eliya to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1573
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nuwara Eliya in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1573
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Nuwara Eliya

Plane

Although Nuwara Eliya doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hatton Castlereigh Reservoir (NUF), which is located 16 miles from Nuwara Eliya.

Car

Another option to get to Nuwara Eliya is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 65 miles from Nuwara Eliya. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sri Lanka Rent a Car, among others, in Colombo.

Plane

Although Nuwara Eliya doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hatton Castlereigh Reservoir (NUF), which is located 16 miles from Nuwara Eliya.

Car

Another option to get to Nuwara Eliya is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 65 miles from Nuwara Eliya. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sri Lanka Rent a Car, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Nuwara Eliya

Airlines serving Nuwara Eliya

Lufthansa
Good (7,220 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,818 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,706 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,803 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,682 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,609 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,974 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,695 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,368 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,226 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (895 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,312 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (774 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (867 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,672 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (315 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nuwara Eliya

From 5-star hotels such as the Heritance Tea Factory to great affordable options like the Hill Pride City Hotel, Nuwara Eliya offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 3,936 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 7,677 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nuwara Eliya

Most booked hotels in Nuwara Eliya

The Grand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 17,559+
Heritance Tea Factory
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,796+
Araliya Green Hills Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 7,696+
Jetwing St Andrew's
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 9,369+
Unique Cottages
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,019+

Hiring a car in Nuwara Eliya

Expect to pay ₹ 105 per litre in Nuwara Eliya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,255 and ₹ 1,673.

Expect to pay ₹ 105 per litre in Nuwara Eliya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,255 and ₹ 1,673.