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

When to visit Negombo

Negombo in June
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Negombo in June
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Negombo in April, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is March, when it can get as cold as 73.4 °F, with an average temperature of 77 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 14.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Negombo, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Negombo

Plane

When flying to Negombo, you’ll arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), which is located 4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Negombo is to pick up a car rental from Colombo, which is about 19 miles from Negombo. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Plane

When flying to Negombo, you’ll arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), which is located 4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Negombo is to pick up a car rental from Colombo, which is about 19 miles from Negombo. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Negombo

Airlines serving Negombo

Lufthansa
Good (4,683 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,616 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,256 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,989 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (930 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (836 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,754 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (528 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (730 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,582 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (189 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
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Where to stay in Negombo

Average rates range from around $29 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $102 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Negombo

Most booked hotels in Negombo

Wallawwa
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, 115 reviews)
$192+
Camelot Beach Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 92 reviews)
$55+
Sentido Heritance Negombo
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, 861 reviews)
$139+
Club Hotel Dolphin
4 stars
Excellent (8, 215 reviews)
$91+
Jetwing Sea
4 stars
Good (7.7, 960 reviews)
$78+
Hotel J Negombo
3 stars
Good (7.3, 492 reviews)
$32+

Renting a car in Negombo

Renting a car in Negombo costs $74 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 42% more expensive than at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

Expect to pay $5.26 per gallon in Negombo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $63.14 and $84.19. The most frequently booked car type in Negombo is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Negombo costs $74 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 42% more expensive than at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

Expect to pay $5.26 per gallon in Negombo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $63.14 and $84.19. The most frequently booked car type in Negombo is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.