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 June
Estimated hotel price
$172
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nuwara Eliya in June
Estimated hotel price
$172
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 hire from Colombo, which is about 104 km from Nuwara Eliya. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and Hertz, 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 hire from Colombo, which is about 104 km from Nuwara Eliya. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Nuwara Eliya

Airlines serving Nuwara Eliya

Lufthansa
Good (4,595 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,435 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,274 reviews)
Air France
Good (972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,699 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (909 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,497 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (394 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (704 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,615 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 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 Hotel Rising Lion, Nuwara Eliya offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $174 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nuwara Eliya

Most booked hotels in Nuwara Eliya

Grand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$414+
Heritance Tea Factory
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$224+
Jetwing St Andrew's
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$192+
Araliya Green Hills Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$170+
Unique Cottages
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$99+

Hiring a car in Nuwara Eliya

Expect to pay $2.48 per litre in Nuwara Eliya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $29.66 and $39.55.

Expect to pay $2.48 per litre in Nuwara Eliya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $29.66 and $39.55.