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.

Negombo in May

Estimated hotel price

C$ 97

1 night at 3-star hotel

C$ 97

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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When flying to Negombo, you’ll arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), which is located 4 miles from the city centre

Car

Another option to get to Negombo is to pick up a car rental from Colombo, which is about 19 miles from Negombo. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and Ace, among others, in Colombo.

Plane

When flying to Negombo, you’ll arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), which is located 4 miles from the city centre

Car

Another option to get to Negombo is to pick up a car rental from Colombo, which is about 19 miles from Negombo. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and Ace, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Negombo

GIUSigiriya

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl

DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base

Airlines serving Negombo

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Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,885 reviews)

Air Canada

Good (11,347 reviews)

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ITA Airways

Good (1,292 reviews)

Alaska Airlines

Good (12,665 reviews)

JetBlue

Good (3,013 reviews)

Ethiopian Air

Good (1,010 reviews)

China Eastern

Good (228 reviews)

Where to stay in Negombo

From 5-star hotels such as the Amagi Aria to great affordable options like the J Leaf Hotel By Blue Bird, Negombo offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 49 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 95 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Negombo

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Sentido Heritance Negombo

5 stars

Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)

C$ 114+

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Jetwing Beach

5 stars

Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)

C$ 150+

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Jetwing Blue

5 stars

Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)

C$ 157+

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Jetwing Sea

4 stars

Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)

C$ 72+

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Hotel J Negombo

3 stars

Good (7.2, Good reviews)

C$ 34+

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Renting a car in Negombo costs C$ 102 per day, on average, or C$ 204 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 65% more expensive than at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 2.08 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$ 24.91 and C$ 33.21. The most frequently booked car type in Negombo is Compact (Toyota Passo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Negombo costs C$ 102 per day, on average, or C$ 204 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 65% more expensive than at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

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