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. Negombo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Negombo

Negombo in September
Estimated hotel price
$46
1 night at 3-star hotel
Negombo in September
Estimated hotel price
$46
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 GREEN MOTION 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Negombo

GIUSigiriya
CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base

Airlines serving Negombo

Lufthansa
Good (8,215 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,066 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,472 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,608 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,534 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,480 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,599 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,041 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,904 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,339 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,040 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 $34 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $76 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 (9, 3332 reviews)
$81+
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Jetwing Beach
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 979 reviews)
$115+
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Hostel Katunayake At Colombo Airport Transit
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 725 reviews)
$13+
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Jetwing Blue
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1702 reviews)
$118+
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Jetwing Sea
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1461 reviews)
$55+
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Amagi Aria
5 stars
Good (7.6, 1461 reviews)
$53+
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Renting a car in Negombo

Renting a car in Negombo costs $42 per day, on average, or $84 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Negombo.

Expect to pay $5.49 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 $65.87 and $87.82. The most frequently booked car type in Negombo is Compact (Toyota Passo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 21% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Negombo costs $42 per day, on average, or $84 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Negombo.

Expect to pay $5.49 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 $65.87 and $87.82. The most frequently booked car type in Negombo is Compact (Toyota Passo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 21% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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