Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Negombo has to offer.

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When to visit Negombo

Negombo in July
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Negombo in July
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Negombo in April, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is March, when it can get as cold as 73.4 °F, with an average temperature of 77 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 14.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Negombo, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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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 center.

Car

Another option to get to Negombo is to pick up a car rental from Colombo, which is about 30 km from Negombo. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 center.

Car

Another option to get to Negombo is to pick up a car rental from Colombo, which is about 30 km from Negombo. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Negombo

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Negombo

KLM
Good (1,465 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,823 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,775 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,241 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,132 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,703 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,776 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,190 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,982 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,467 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,897 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (962 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (196 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,156 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 $41 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $103 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, 2812 reviews)
$118+
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Jetwing Blue
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1525 reviews)
$129+
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Hostel Katunayake At Colombo Airport Transit
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 693 reviews)
$20+
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Regal Réseau Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2420 reviews)
$63+
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Oreeka - Katunayake Airport Transit Hotels
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2109 reviews)
$23+
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Sasha Transit Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, 374 reviews)
$44+
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Renting a car in Negombo

Renting a car in Negombo costs $56 per day, on average, or $168 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Negombo.

Expect to pay $4.16 per gallon in Negombo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $49.97 and $66.62. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Negombo, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Negombo costs $56 per day, on average, or $168 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Negombo.

Expect to pay $4.16 per gallon in Negombo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $49.97 and $66.62. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Negombo, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.

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