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 November
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Negombo in November
Estimated hotel price
$77
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 SR RENT A CAR 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 SR RENT A CAR and Europcar, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Negombo

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Negombo

Lufthansa
Good (7,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,827 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,595 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,369 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,001 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (929 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,910 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (266 reviews)
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Where to stay in Negombo

Average rates range from around $37 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $85 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, 2506 reviews)
$100+
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Oreeka - Katunayake Airport Transit Hotels
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1927 reviews)
$22+
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Jetwing Blue
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1280 reviews)
$105+
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Club Hotel Dolphin
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 575 reviews)
$87+
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Camelot Beach Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 3264 reviews)
$115+
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Sasha Transit Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, 335 reviews)
$42+
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Renting a car in Negombo

Renting a car in Negombo costs $41 per day, on average, or $83 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Negombo.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. Compact (Perodua Axia or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Negombo, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Negombo costs $41 per day, on average, or $83 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Negombo.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. Compact (Perodua Axia or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Negombo, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.

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