Negombo Travel Guide

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You're Going to Love Negombo

With a population of 137,223, Negombo is a must-see destination in Western, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Negombo has to offer.

Negombo in June

Estimated hotel price

£17

1 night at 3-star hotel

£17

1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Negombo in April, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is March, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 25 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 370 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Negombo, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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Plane

When flying to Negombo, you’ll arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Negombo is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 30 km from Negombo. You’ll find branches of Ace and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Plane

When flying to Negombo, you’ll arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Negombo is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 30 km from Negombo. You’ll find branches of Ace and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Negombo

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl

DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base

NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Negombo

Good (7,042 reviews)

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Good (6,834 reviews)

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Good (3,788 reviews)

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Excellent (3,213 reviews)

Qatar Airways

Good (3,563 reviews)

Air Canada

Good (9,242 reviews)

Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,349 reviews)

Finnair

Good (1,273 reviews)

Alaska Airlines

Excellent (9,963 reviews)

Etihad Airways

Good (1,203 reviews)

ITA Airways

Good (967 reviews)

Singapore Airlines

Excellent (1,292 reviews)

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Where to stay in Negombo

Average rates range from around £23 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £61 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Negombo

Most booked hotels in Negombo

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Sentido Heritance Negombo

5 stars

Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)

£84+

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Camelot Beach Hotel

3 stars

Good (7.9, Good reviews)

£69+

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Jetwing Sea

4 stars

Good (7.7, Good reviews)

£36+

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Randi Homestay

0 stars

Good (7.4, Good reviews)

£12+

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Amagi Aria

5 stars

Good (7.3, Good reviews)

£45+

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Hiring a car in Negombo costs £29 per day, on average, or £87 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 42% cheaper than airport locations in Negombo.

Expect to pay £0.97 per litre in Negombo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £11.55 and £15.40.

Hiring a car in Negombo costs £29 per day, on average, or £87 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 42% cheaper than airport locations in Negombo.

Expect to pay £0.97 per litre in Negombo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £11.55 and £15.40.

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Negombo Tourism | Negombo Guide

You're Going to Love Negombo

When to visit Negombo

How to Get to Negombo

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Airports near Negombo

Airlines serving Negombo

Where to stay in Negombo

Where to stay in popular areas of Negombo

Most booked hotels in Negombo

Hiring a car in Negombo