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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Nuwara Eliya to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya in November
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nuwara Eliya in November
Estimated hotel price
$141
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 Ace and SR RENT A CAR , 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 Ace and SR RENT A CAR , among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Nuwara Eliya

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Nuwara Eliya

Lufthansa
Good (7,497 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,010 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,994 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,652 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,308 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,028 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,103 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,382 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (875 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,068 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nuwara Eliya

Average rates range from around $93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $229 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 (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$295+
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The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$328+
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Jetwing St Andrew's
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$192+
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Araliya Green Hills - Where Historic Charm Mingles with Natural Beauty
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$157+
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Hiring a car in Nuwara Eliya

Expect to pay $1.94 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 $23.23 and $30.97.

Expect to pay $1.94 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 $23.23 and $30.97.

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