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

Kurunegala travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kurunegala

With a population of 28,571, Kurunegala is a must-see destination in North Western, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kurunegala to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kurunegala

Kurunegala in December
Estimated hotel price
$23
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kurunegala in December
Estimated hotel price
$23
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kurunegala

Plane

Although Kurunegala doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), which is located 63 km from Kurunegala.

Car

Another option to get to Kurunegala is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 84 km from Kurunegala. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Plane

Although Kurunegala doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), which is located 63 km from Kurunegala.

Car

Another option to get to Kurunegala is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 84 km from Kurunegala. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Kurunegala

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Kurunegala

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 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 (855 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kurunegala

Average rates range from around $58 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $39 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kurunegala

Hiring a car in Kurunegala

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