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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Nuwara Eliya travel guide

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You're Going to Love Nuwara Eliya

With a population of 25,775, Nuwara Eliya is a must-see destination in Central, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Nuwara Eliya to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 43
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nuwara Eliya in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 43
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Nuwara Eliya

Plane

Although Nuwara Eliya doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hatton Castlereigh Reservoir (NUF), which is located 26 km from Nuwara Eliya.

Car

Another option to get to Nuwara Eliya is to pick up a car rental from Colombo, which is about 104 km from Nuwara Eliya. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Plane

Although Nuwara Eliya doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hatton Castlereigh Reservoir (NUF), which is located 26 km from Nuwara Eliya.

Car

Another option to get to Nuwara Eliya is to pick up a car rental from Colombo, which is about 104 km from Nuwara Eliya. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Nuwara Eliya

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Nuwara Eliya

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,367 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,820 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,473 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,680 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (924 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,000 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,916 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (266 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nuwara Eliya

From 5-star hotels such as the Heritance Tea Factory to great affordable options like the Hill Pride City Hotel, Nuwara Eliya offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 142 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nuwara Eliya

Most booked hotels in Nuwara Eliya

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Heritance Tea Factory
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 198+
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Grand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 297+
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Jetwing St Andrew's
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 162+
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Araliya Green Hills - Where Historic Charm Mingles with Natural Beauty
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 135+
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Renting a car in Nuwara Eliya

Expect to pay C$ 1.56 per litre in Nuwara Eliya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 18.65 and C$ 24.86.

Expect to pay C$ 1.56 per litre in Nuwara Eliya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 18.65 and C$ 24.86.

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