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.

Negombo in November

Estimated hotel price

$77

1 night at 3-star hotel

$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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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 Ace, 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 Ace, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Negombo

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl

DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base

NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Negombo

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Qatar Airways

Good (3,563 reviews)

Air Canada

Good (9,251 reviews)

Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,349 reviews)

Finnair

Good (1,275 reviews)

Alaska Airlines

Excellent (9,972 reviews)

Etihad Airways

Good (1,203 reviews)

ITA Airways

Good (967 reviews)

Singapore Airlines

Excellent (1,292 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 $81 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 (8.7, 2425 reviews)

$112+

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Regal Réseau Hotel & Spa

3 stars

Excellent (8.2, 1973 reviews)

$61+

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Oreeka - Katunayake Airport Transit Hotels

3 stars

Excellent (8.2, 1887 reviews)

$22+

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Club Hotel Dolphin

4 stars

Excellent (8, 560 reviews)

$94+

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Camelot Beach Hotel

3 stars

Good (7.9, 3197 reviews)

$92+

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Jetwing Sea

4 stars

Good (7.7, 1183 reviews)

$48+

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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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Negombo.

Expect to pay $4.88 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 $58.60 and $78.13.

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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Negombo.

Expect to pay $4.88 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 $58.60 and $78.13.

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Airports near Negombo

Airlines serving Negombo

Where to stay in Negombo

Where to stay in popular areas of Negombo

Most booked hotels in Negombo

Renting a car in Negombo