Introduction
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 December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nuwara Eliya in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 123
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 Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa Int'l (HRI), which is located 81 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 Ace, among others, in Colombo.

Plane

Although Nuwara Eliya doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa Int'l (HRI), which is located 81 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 Ace, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Nuwara Eliya

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
HRIHambantota Mattala Rajapaksa Int'l

Airlines serving Nuwara Eliya

Lufthansa
Good (8,143 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,541 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,448 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,010 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,628 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,885 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,479 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,415 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,573 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,294 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,670 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,013 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,014 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nuwara Eliya

Average rates range from around C$ 65 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 164 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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Royal Cocoon
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 112+
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Heritance Tea Factory
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 159+
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Araliya Green Hills - Where Historic Charm Mingles with Natural Beauty
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 107+
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Renting a car in Nuwara Eliya

Expect to pay C$ 2.08 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$ 24.94 and C$ 33.25.

Expect to pay C$ 2.08 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$ 24.94 and C$ 33.25.