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

Negombo travel guide

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You're Going to Love Negombo

With a population of 137,223, Negombo is a must-see destination in Western, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Negombo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Negombo

Negombo in November
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Negombo in November
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Negombo in April, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is March, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 25 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 370 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Negombo, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Negombo

Plane

When flying to Negombo, you’ll arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Negombo is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 19 miles from Negombo. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Ace, among others, in Colombo.

Plane

When flying to Negombo, you’ll arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Negombo is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 19 miles from Negombo. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Ace, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Negombo

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Negombo

KLM
Good (1,472 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,856 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,801 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,259 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,142 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,719 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,815 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,373 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,216 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,072 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,909 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,480 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (197 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (296 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (971 reviews)
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Where to stay in Negombo

From 5-star hotels such as the Amagi Aria to great affordable options like the Hotel J Negombo, Negombo offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $54 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $138 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ziegler Cottage and Hotel Shanelo.

Where to stay in popular areas of Negombo

Most booked hotels in Negombo

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Sentido Heritance Negombo
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$187+
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Jetwing Blue
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$188+
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Jetwing Beach
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$190+
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Amagi Aria
5 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$102+
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Hiring a car in Negombo

Hiring a car in Negombo costs $64 per day, on average, or $129 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Negombo.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Negombo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.82 and $26.43. Compact (Perodua Axia or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Negombo, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Negombo costs $64 per day, on average, or $129 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Negombo.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Negombo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.82 and $26.43. Compact (Perodua Axia or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Negombo, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

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