Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 31
1 night at 3-star hotel
Negombo in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 31
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 rental from Colombo, which is about 30 km from Negombo. You’ll find branches of Europcar 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 rental from Colombo, which is about 30 km from Negombo. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Negombo

GIUSigiriya
CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base

Airlines serving Negombo

Lufthansa
Good (7,201 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,080 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,811 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,657 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,329 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,300 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,319 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (921 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (788 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (998 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,920 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (264 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 Goldi Sands Hotel, Negombo offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 43 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 114 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 137+
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Jetwing Blue
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 144+
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Camelot Beach Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 157+
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Jetwing Sea
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 94+
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Randi Homestay
0 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 19+
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Amagi Aria
5 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 83+
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Renting a car in Negombo

Expect to pay C$ 1.55 per litre in Negombo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 18.55 and C$ 24.74. The most frequently booked car type in Negombo is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Perodua Axia or similar) are, on average, 19% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.55 per litre in Negombo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 18.55 and C$ 24.74. The most frequently booked car type in Negombo is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Perodua Axia or similar) are, on average, 19% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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