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 12 days in order to fully appreciate everything Nuwara Eliya has to offer.

When to visit Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya in December
Estimated hotel price
$157
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nuwara Eliya in December
Estimated hotel price
$157
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.

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.

Airports near Nuwara Eliya

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

Airlines serving Nuwara Eliya

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,738 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,718 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,485 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,775 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,891 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (948 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (191 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nuwara Eliya

From 5-star hotels such as the Bluechip Leisure Summerhill Bungalow 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 $91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $260 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nuwara Eliya

Hiring a car in Nuwara Eliya

Expect to pay $1.89 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 $22.59 and $30.12.

Expect to pay $1.89 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 $22.59 and $30.12.