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 March
Estimated hotel price
$11
1 night at 3-star hotel
Negombo in March
Estimated hotel price
$11
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 4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Negombo is to pick up a car rental from Colombo, which is about 19 miles from Negombo. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals and Europcar, 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 center.

Car

Another option to get to Negombo is to pick up a car rental from Colombo, which is about 19 miles from Negombo. You’ll find branches of AbbyCar Car Rentals 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 (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,759 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,712 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,103 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,500 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,677 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,685 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,835 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,443 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,893 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (955 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 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 $41 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $113 and up for a 5-star experience.

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, 2807 reviews)
$110+
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Hotel Cloud 9 Negombo
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2295 reviews)
$38+
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Jetwing Blue
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1510 reviews)
$138+
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Oreeka - Katunayake Airport Transit Hotels
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2089 reviews)
$18+
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Hostel Katunayake At Colombo Airport Transit
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 692 reviews)
$19+
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Jetwing Sea
4 stars
Good (7.8, 1278 reviews)
$77+
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Renting a car in Negombo

Renting a car in Negombo costs $66 per day, on average, or $198 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

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. The most frequently booked car type in Negombo is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Negombo costs $66 per day, on average, or $198 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

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. The most frequently booked car type in Negombo is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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