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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Negombo has to offer.

Negombo in September

Estimated hotel price

C$ 47

1 night at 3-star hotel

C$ 47

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 U-Save and Europcar, 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 U-Save and Europcar, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Negombo

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl

DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base

NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Negombo

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Scandinavian Airlines

Good (2,027 reviews)

Etihad Airways

Good (1,556 reviews)

Air Canada

Good (11,870 reviews)

Cathay Pacific

Good (1,539 reviews)

Finnair

Good (1,414 reviews)

Singapore Airlines

Excellent (1,632 reviews)

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Egyptair

Good (440 reviews)

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$ 40 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 99 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Negombo

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Jetwing Lagoon Wellness, A Luxury Reserve - Adults Only

5 stars

Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)

C$ 152+

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Sentido Heritance Negombo

5 stars

Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)

C$ 110+

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Jetwing Beach

5 stars

Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)

C$ 187+

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Jetwing Blue

5 stars

Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)

C$ 176+

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Jetwing Sea

4 stars

Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)

C$ 108+

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Renting a car in Negombo costs C$ 45 per day, on average, or C$ 136 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 42% cheaper than airport locations in Negombo.

Expect to pay C$ 2.02 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$ 24.16 and C$ 32.22. Mini (Suzuki Wagon R or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Negombo, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Negombo costs C$ 45 per day, on average, or C$ 136 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 42% cheaper than airport locations in Negombo.

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