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

Hambantota travel guide

Hambantota Tourism | Hambantota Guide

You're Going to Love Hambantota

Hambantota is a must-see destination in Southern, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Hambantota deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Hambantota

Hambantota in July
Estimated hotel price
$164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hambantota in July
Estimated hotel price
$164
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hambantota

Plane

When flying to Hambantota, you’ll arrive at Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa Int'l (HRI), which is located 10 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hambantota is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 103 miles from Hambantota. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Plane

When flying to Hambantota, you’ll arrive at Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa Int'l (HRI), which is located 10 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hambantota is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 103 miles from Hambantota. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Hambantota

BJTBentota River
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir
HRIHambantota Mattala Rajapaksa Int'l

Airlines serving Hambantota

Red Wings

Where to stay in Hambantota

Average rates range from around $345 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $336 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hambantota

Hiring a car in Hambantota

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