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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Negombo to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Negombo

Negombo in July
Estimated hotel price
$69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Negombo in July
Estimated hotel price
$69
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 6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Negombo is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 30 km from Negombo. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Plane

When flying to Negombo, you’ll arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Negombo is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 30 km from Negombo. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Negombo

Airlines serving Negombo

Lufthansa
Good (7,164 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,841 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,887 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,878 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,317 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,429 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,303 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (888 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,484 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (305 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 J Leaf Hotel By Blue Bird, Negombo offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $48 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $134 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Negombo

Most booked hotels in Negombo

Sentido Heritance Negombo
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$243+
Camelot Beach Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$137+
Jetwing Sea
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$126+
Amagi Aria
5 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$98+
Hotel J Negombo
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$68+
Randi Homestay
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$14+

Hiring a car in Negombo

Expect to pay $1.94 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 $23.21 and $30.95.

Expect to pay $1.94 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 $23.21 and $30.95.