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

Kalutara travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kalutara

With a population of 38,000, Kalutara is a must-see destination in Western, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Kalutara deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Kalutara

Kalutara in November
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kalutara in November
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kalutara

Plane

When flying to Kalutara, you’ll arrive at Kalutara Katukurunda (KTY), which is located 4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kalutara is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 41 km from Kalutara. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Plane

When flying to Kalutara, you’ll arrive at Kalutara Katukurunda (KTY), which is located 4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kalutara is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 41 km from Kalutara. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Kalutara

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Kalutara

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,963 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 Kalutara

From 5-star hotels such as the Anantara Kalutara Resort to great affordable options like the Coco Royal Beach Resort, Kalutara offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $67 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $211 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kalutara

Most booked hotels in Kalutara

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Anantara Kalutara Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$393+
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Tangerine Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$76+
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The Blue Water Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$158+
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Avani Kalutara Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$233+
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Royal Palms Beach Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$180+
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Turyaa Kalutara
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$86+
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Hiring a car in Kalutara

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