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

Bentota travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bentota

With a population of 37,000, Bentota is a must-see destination in Southern, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bentota to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Bentota

Bentota in July
Estimated hotel price
$183
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bentota in July
Estimated hotel price
$183
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bentota in April, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 22 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 388 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Bentota, with an average rainfall of 73 mm.

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How to Get to Bentota

Plane

When flying to Bentota, you’ll arrive at Bentota River (BJT), which is located 1 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bentota is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 60 km from Bentota. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Plane

When flying to Bentota, you’ll arrive at Bentota River (BJT), which is located 1 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bentota is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 60 km from Bentota. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Bentota

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Bentota

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 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 (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bentota

From 5-star hotels such as the Cinnamon Bentota Beach to great affordable options like the Thejan Beach Cabanas, Bentota offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $76 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $302 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bentota

Most booked hotels in Bentota

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Jetwing Saman Villas, A Luxury Reserve - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$553+
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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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Hiring a car in Bentota

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