With a population of 13,900, Polonnaruwa is a must-see destination in North Central, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Polonnaruwa to see all of its attractions.
Although Polonnaruwa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Trincomalee China Bay (TRR), which is located 69 km from Polonnaruwa. The shortest flight to Polonnaruwa from India departs from Chennai and takes around 5h 05m.
Another option to get to Polonnaruwa is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 170 km from Polonnaruwa. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.
Expect to pay ₹ 122 per litre in Polonnaruwa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,470 and ₹ 1,960.