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.

Negombo in March

Estimated hotel price

$70

1 night at 3-star hotel

$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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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 GREEN MOTION and NU Car, 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 GREEN MOTION and NU Car, 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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Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,722 reviews)

Qatar Airways

Good (3,732 reviews)

Air Canada

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Alaska Airlines

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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 $98 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

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Sentido Heritance Negombo

5 stars

Excellent (8.9, 2821 reviews)

$134+

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Regal Réseau Hotel & Spa

3 stars

Excellent (8.2, 2429 reviews)

$62+

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Jetwing Blue

5 stars

Excellent (8.2, 1540 reviews)

$133+

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Jetwing Beach

5 stars

Excellent (8.2, 895 reviews)

$134+

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Oreeka - Katunayake Airport Transit Hotels

3 stars

Excellent (8.1, 2113 reviews)

$21+

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Jetwing Sea

4 stars

Good (7.9, 1293 reviews)

$66+

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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.

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.

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