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 July
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Negombo in July
Estimated hotel price
$76
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 Ace 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 Ace 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 (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,144 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,894 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (994 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (861 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,036 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,914 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
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Where to stay in Negombo

From 5-star hotels such as the Amagi Aria Airport Transit Hotel to great affordable options like the Hotel J Negombo, 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 $82 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, 2625 reviews)
$100+
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Oreeka - Katunayake Airport Transit Hotels
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1994 reviews)
$22+
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Jetwing Blue
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1373 reviews)
$96+
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Club Hotel Dolphin
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 601 reviews)
$87+
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Camelot Beach Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 3323 reviews)
$88+
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Sasha Transit Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, 354 reviews)
$45+
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Renting a car in Negombo

Renting a car in Negombo costs $48 per day, on average, or $143 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, 1% more expensive than at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. Mini (Suzuki Wagon R or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Negombo, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Negombo costs $48 per day, on average, or $143 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, 1% more expensive than at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. Mini (Suzuki Wagon R or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Negombo, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.

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