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. Nuwara Eliya deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya in March
Estimated hotel price
$64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nuwara Eliya in March
Estimated hotel price
$64
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 Xdrive Mobility and AcaRent, 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 Xdrive Mobility and AcaRent, 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

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,291 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,287 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,116 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,231 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,707 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,695 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,028 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,542 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,413 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,633 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,046 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,158 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (441 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nuwara Eliya

From 5-star hotels such as the Summerhill Bungalow by Bluechip Leisure 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 $83 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $244 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nuwara Eliya

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The Highlands By Unique Hotels
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$150+
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Hiring a car in Nuwara Eliya

Expect to pay $2.56 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 $30.61 and $40.81.

Expect to pay $2.56 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 $30.61 and $40.81.