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
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Negombo in March
Estimated hotel price
$70
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 NU Car and GREEN MOTION , 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 NU Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Negombo

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Negombo

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,872 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,830 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,286 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,158 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,556 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,548 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,856 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,375 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,232 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,134 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,908 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,174 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (985 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 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 $37 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $92 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, 2962 reviews)
$110+
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Jetwing Blue
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1595 reviews)
$134+
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Oreeka - Katunayake Airport Transit Hotels
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2117 reviews)
$27+
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Jetwing Sea
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1299 reviews)
$66+
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Sasha Transit Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, 378 reviews)
$44+
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Hotel J Negombo
3 stars
Good (7.1, 1876 reviews)
$25+
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Renting a car in Negombo

Renting a car in Negombo costs $41 per day, on average, or $124 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Negombo.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Negombo is Mini (Suzuki Wagon R or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Perodua Axia or similar) are, on average, 27% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Negombo costs $41 per day, on average, or $124 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Negombo.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Negombo is Mini (Suzuki Wagon R or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Perodua Axia or similar) are, on average, 27% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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