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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Negombo to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Negombo

Negombo in May
Estimated hotel price
$58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Negombo in May
Estimated hotel price
$58
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

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Negombo

Lufthansa
Good (8,300 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,277 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,550 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,833 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,534 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,631 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,411 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,042 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (439 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,135 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 $28 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $68 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Negombo

Most booked hotels in Negombo

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Jetwing Lagoon Wellness, A Luxury Reserve - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 908 reviews)
$108+
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Sentido Heritance Negombo
5 stars
Excellent (9, 3477 reviews)
$78+
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Jetwing Beach
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1030 reviews)
$114+
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Hostel Katunayake At Colombo Airport Transit
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 729 reviews)
$14+
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Jetwing Blue
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1773 reviews)
$119+
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Jetwing Sea
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1630 reviews)
$58+
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Renting a car in Negombo

Renting a car in Negombo costs $40 per day, on average.

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 $5.41 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 $64.96 and $86.61. 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 Economy rental cars (Mazda Demio or similar) are, on average, 23% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Negombo costs $40 per day, on average.

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 $5.41 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 $64.96 and $86.61. 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 Economy rental cars (Mazda Demio or similar) are, on average, 23% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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