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

When to visit Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya in December
Estimated hotel price
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nuwara Eliya in December
Estimated hotel price
$146
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 51 miles from Nuwara Eliya.

Car

Another option to get to Nuwara Eliya is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 65 miles from Nuwara Eliya. You’ll find branches of Ace 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 51 miles from Nuwara Eliya.

Car

Another option to get to Nuwara Eliya is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 65 miles from Nuwara Eliya. You’ll find branches of Ace 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 (7,985 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,513 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,964 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,357 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,213 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,771 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,012 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,322 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,348 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,511 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,977 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,213 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (999 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (307 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 $81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $240 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nuwara Eliya

Most booked hotels in Nuwara Eliya

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Heritance Tea Factory
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$183+
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Araliya Green Hills - Where Historic Charm Mingles with Natural Beauty
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$136+
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Hiring a car in Nuwara Eliya

Expect to pay $2.40 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 $28.76 and $38.34.

Expect to pay $2.40 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 $28.76 and $38.34.