Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. Negombo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Negombo

Negombo in July
Estimated hotel price
$59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Negombo in July
Estimated hotel price
$59
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Negombo in April, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is March, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 25 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 370 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Negombo, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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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 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Negombo is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 19 miles from Negombo. You’ll find branches of Ace and AcaRent, 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 centre.

Car

Another option to get to Negombo is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 19 miles from Negombo. You’ll find branches of Ace and AcaRent, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Negombo

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Negombo

Lufthansa
Good (8,057 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,047 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,411 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,233 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,605 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,585 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,821 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,172 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,408 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,375 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,981 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,544 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,252 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,009 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (311 reviews)
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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 $58 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $127 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

Most booked hotels in Negombo

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Sentido Heritance Negombo
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$122+
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Jetwing Blue
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$187+
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Jetwing Sea
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$92+
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Amagi Aria
5 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$91+
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Hiring a car in Negombo

Expect to pay $2.56 per litre in Negombo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $30.69 and $40.91. The most frequently booked car type in Negombo is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 21% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.56 per litre in Negombo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $30.69 and $40.91. The most frequently booked car type in Negombo is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 21% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.