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Nuwara Eliya travel guide

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You're Going to Love Nuwara Eliya

With a population of 25.775, Nuwara Eliya is a must-see destination in Central, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Nuwara Eliya to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya in March
Estimated hotel price
$54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nuwara Eliya in March
Estimated hotel price
$54
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Nuwara Eliya

Plane

Although Nuwara Eliya doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hatton Castlereigh Reservoir (NUF), which is located 26 km from Nuwara Eliya.

Car

Another option to get to Nuwara Eliya is to pick up a car rental from Colombo, which is about 104 km from Nuwara Eliya. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and Europcar, among others, in Colombo.

Plane

Although Nuwara Eliya doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hatton Castlereigh Reservoir (NUF), which is located 26 km from Nuwara Eliya.

Car

Another option to get to Nuwara Eliya is to pick up a car rental from Colombo, which is about 104 km from Nuwara Eliya. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and Europcar, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Nuwara Eliya

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Nuwara Eliya

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,000 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (929 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,910 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (266 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nuwara Eliya

Average rates range from around $48 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $104 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nuwara Eliya

Most booked hotels in Nuwara Eliya

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Heritance Tea Factory
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1254 reviews)
$140+
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The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 850 reviews)
$225+
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Jetwing St Andrew's
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 535 reviews)
$119+
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Araliya Green Hills Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, 401 reviews)
$99+
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Hotel Ashford
3 stars
Good (6.9, 129 reviews)
$112+
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Renting a car in Nuwara Eliya

Expect to pay $4.32 per gallon in Nuwara Eliya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.78 and $69.05.

Expect to pay $4.32 per gallon in Nuwara Eliya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.78 and $69.05.

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