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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Balapitiya travel guide

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Balapitiya is a must-see destination in Southern, Sri Lanka.

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How to Get to Balapitiya

Plane

When flying to Balapitiya, you’ll arrive at Bentota River (BJT), which is located 17 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Balapitiya is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 76 km from Balapitiya. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Plane

When flying to Balapitiya, you’ll arrive at Bentota River (BJT), which is located 17 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Balapitiya is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 76 km from Balapitiya. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Balapitiya

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
BJTBentota River

Airlines serving Balapitiya

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Balapitiya

Average rates range from around $223 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $236 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Balapitiya

Most booked hotels in Balapitiya

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Cinnamon Bentota Beach
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$326+
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Thaala Bentota
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$117+
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Taj Bentota Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$243+
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Occidental Eden Beruwala, a member of Barceló Hotel Group
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$223+
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Cinnamon Bey Beruwala
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$139+
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Nh Bentota Ceysands Resort
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$186+
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Hiring a car in Balapitiya

Expect to pay $2.02 per litre in Balapitiya (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 Balapitiya (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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