Negombo travel guide
Negombo Tourism | Negombo Guide
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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Negombo has to offer.
When to visit Negombo
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.
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 U-Save, among others, in Colombo.
Airports near Negombo
Airlines serving Negombo
Where to stay in Negombo
From 5-star hotels such as the Amagi Aria to great affordable options like the Hotel J Negombo, Negombo offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 41 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 112 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Negombo
Most booked hotels in Negombo
Renting a car in Negombo
Renting a car in Negombo costs C$ 72 per day, on average, or C$ 217 if you want to rent it for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Negombo.
Expect to pay C$ 2.06 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$ 24.62 and C$ 32.83. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Negombo, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.