Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Batticaloa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Batticaloa

With a population of 86,742, Batticaloa 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 Batticaloa to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Batticaloa

Batticaloa in August
Estimated hotel price
$21
1 night at 3-star hotel
Batticaloa in August
Estimated hotel price
$21
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Batticaloa in May, when the average temperature is 30 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 400 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Batticaloa, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.

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How to Get to Batticaloa

Plane

When flying to Batticaloa, you’ll arrive at Batticaloa (BTC), which is located 2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Batticaloa is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 221 km from Batticaloa. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Plane

When flying to Batticaloa, you’ll arrive at Batticaloa (BTC), which is located 2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Batticaloa is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 221 km from Batticaloa. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Batticaloa

BTCBatticaloa
TRRTrincomalee China Bay
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Where to stay in popular areas of Batticaloa

Hiring a car in Batticaloa

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