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

Dambulla travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dambulla

With a population of 66,716, Dambulla 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 Dambulla to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Dambulla

Dambulla in May
Estimated hotel price
$180
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dambulla in May
Estimated hotel price
$180
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dambulla

Plane

When flying to Dambulla, you’ll arrive at Sigiriya (GIU), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Dambulla from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 22h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Dambulla is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 84 miles from Dambulla. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Plane

When flying to Dambulla, you’ll arrive at Sigiriya (GIU), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Dambulla from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 22h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Dambulla is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 84 miles from Dambulla. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Dambulla

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Dambulla

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (906 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dambulla

Average rates range from around $51 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $143 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dambulla

Most booked hotels in Dambulla

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Jetwing Lake
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$218+
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Jetwing Vil Uyana, A Luxury Reserve
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$553+
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Heritance Kandalama
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$291+
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Aliya Resort and Spa - Thema Collection
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$204+
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Hotel Sigiriya
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$138+
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Occidental Paradise Dambulla
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$114+
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Hiring a car in Dambulla

Expect to pay $1.63 per litre in Dambulla (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.47 and $25.96.

Expect to pay $1.63 per litre in Dambulla (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.47 and $25.96.