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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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
$16
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nuwara Eliya in March
Estimated hotel price
$16
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 Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa Int'l (HRI), which is located 51 miles from Nuwara Eliya.

Car

Another option to get to Nuwara Eliya is to pick up a car rental from Colombo, which is about 65 miles from Nuwara Eliya. You’ll find branches of Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Plane

Although Nuwara Eliya doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa Int'l (HRI), which is located 51 miles from Nuwara Eliya.

Car

Another option to get to Nuwara Eliya is to pick up a car rental from Colombo, which is about 65 miles from Nuwara Eliya. You’ll find branches of Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Nuwara Eliya

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
HRIHambantota Mattala Rajapaksa Int'l

Airlines serving Nuwara Eliya

Lufthansa
Good (8,191 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,558 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,159 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,477 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,643 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,950 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,474 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,505 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,452 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,583 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,037 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,808 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,318 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,025 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (315 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nuwara Eliya

From 5-star hotels such as the Heritance Tea Factory to great affordable options like the Hill Pride City Hotel, Nuwara Eliya offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $45 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $116 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, 1349 reviews)
$131+
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Araliya Green Hills - Where Historic Charm Mingles with Natural Beauty
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 469 reviews)
$67+
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Araliya Green City - Your Gateway to Everything in Nuwara Eliya
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 495 reviews)
$90+
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Panorama Green View Hotel Nuwara Eliya
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1190 reviews)
$38+
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Renting a car in Nuwara Eliya

Expect to pay $5.60 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 $67.23 and $89.64.

Expect to pay $5.60 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 $67.23 and $89.64.