Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. We recommend you stay at least 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Nuwara Eliya has to offer.

When to visit Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya in May
Estimated hotel price
$193
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nuwara Eliya in May
Estimated hotel price
$193
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 81 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 AcaRent and SR RENT A CAR , 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 81 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 AcaRent and SR RENT A CAR , 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 (8,181 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,556 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,159 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,479 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,034 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,263 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,640 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,652 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,942 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,462 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,502 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,448 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,034 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,797 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,315 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 $78 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $197 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nuwara Eliya

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Heritance Tea Factory
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$224+
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Hiring a car in Nuwara Eliya

Expect to pay $2.52 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 $30.17 and $40.23.

Expect to pay $2.52 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 $30.17 and $40.23.