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

Hikkaduwa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hikkaduwa

With a population of 1,300, Hikkaduwa is a must-see destination in Southern, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hikkaduwa has to offer.

When to visit Hikkaduwa

Hikkaduwa in March
Estimated hotel price
$39
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hikkaduwa in March
Estimated hotel price
$39
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hikkaduwa

Plane

Although Hikkaduwa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bentota River (BJT), which is located 34 km from Hikkaduwa.

Car

Another option to get to Hikkaduwa is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 93 km from Hikkaduwa. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Plane

Although Hikkaduwa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bentota River (BJT), which is located 34 km from Hikkaduwa.

Car

Another option to get to Hikkaduwa is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 93 km from Hikkaduwa. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Hikkaduwa

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
BJTBentota River

Airlines serving Hikkaduwa

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 Hikkaduwa

Average rates range from around $70 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $244 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hikkaduwa

Most booked hotels in Hikkaduwa

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Suite Lanka
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$131+
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Hikka Tranz By Cinnamon
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$123+
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Coral Sands Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$92+
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Citrus Hikkaduwa
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$73+
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Hikkaduwa Beach Hotel
4 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$56+
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Hiring a car in Hikkaduwa

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