Introduction
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ampara travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ampara

With a population of 18.348, Ampara is a must-see destination in Eastern, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ampara to see all of its attractions.

How to Get to Ampara

Plane

Although Ampara doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Batticaloa (BTC), which is located 45 km from Ampara.

Car

Another option to get to Ampara is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 206 km from Ampara. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Plane

Although Ampara doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Batticaloa (BTC), which is located 45 km from Ampara.

Car

Another option to get to Ampara is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 206 km from Ampara. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Ampara

BTCBatticaloa
TRRTrincomalee China Bay
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Where to stay in Ampara

Average rates range from around $1,508 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $142 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ampara

Hiring a car in Ampara

Expect to pay $2.02 per litre in Ampara (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.17 and $32.23.

Expect to pay $2.02 per litre in Ampara (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.17 and $32.23.

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