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

Udawalawa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Udawalawa

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

When to visit Udawalawa

Udawalawa in June
Estimated hotel price
$18
1 night at 3-star hotel
Udawalawa in June
Estimated hotel price
$18
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Udawalawa

Plane

Although Udawalawa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa Int'l (HRI), which is located 36 km from Udawalawa.

Car

Another option to get to Udawalawa is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 122 km from Udawalawa. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SR RENT A CAR , among others, in Colombo.

Plane

Although Udawalawa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa Int'l (HRI), which is located 36 km from Udawalawa.

Car

Another option to get to Udawalawa is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 122 km from Udawalawa. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SR RENT A CAR , among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Udawalawa

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir
HRIHambantota Mattala Rajapaksa Int'l

Airlines serving Udawalawa

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,247 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (893 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (279 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,081 reviews)
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Where to stay in Udawalawa

Average rates range from around $43 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $80 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Udawalawa

Most booked hotels in Udawalawa

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Kottawatta Village
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$32+
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Athgira River Camping - Udawalawe
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$83+
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Hiring a car in Udawalawa

Expect to pay $1.70 per litre in Udawalawa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.32 and $27.09.

Expect to pay $1.70 per litre in Udawalawa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.32 and $27.09.