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 June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 148
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nuwara Eliya in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 148
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 SR RENT A CAR and Casons Rent A Car, 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 SR RENT A CAR and Casons Rent A Car, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Nuwara Eliya

Airlines serving Nuwara Eliya

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,762 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,160 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,354 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,331 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,365 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (810 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (945 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,996 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (344 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$ 80 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

Grand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 284+
Heritance Tea Factory
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 210+
Araliya Green Hills Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 126+
Jetwing St Andrew's
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 179+
Unique Cottages
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 72+

Renting a car in Nuwara Eliya

Expect to pay C$ 1.73 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$ 20.70 and C$ 27.59.

Expect to pay C$ 1.73 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$ 20.70 and C$ 27.59.