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 August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Negombo in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 92
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 SR RENT A CAR , 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 SR RENT A CAR , among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Negombo

GIUSigiriya
CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base

Airlines serving Negombo

Lufthansa
Good (8,248 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,239 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,452 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,086 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,665 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,998 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,703 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,503 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,618 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,043 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,986 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,367 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,040 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 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$ 102 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 (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 143+
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Jetwing Beach
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 158+
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Jetwing Blue
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 167+
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Jetwing Sea
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 81+
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Amagi Aria
5 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 78+
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Hotel J Negombo
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 31+
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Renting a car in Negombo

Renting a car in Negombo costs C$ 72 per day, on average, or C$ 144 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Negombo.

Expect to pay C$ 2.04 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$ 24.44 and C$ 32.58. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Negombo, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Negombo costs C$ 72 per day, on average, or C$ 144 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Negombo.

Expect to pay C$ 2.04 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$ 24.44 and C$ 32.58. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Negombo, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.

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