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
$57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nuwara Eliya in November
Estimated hotel price
$57
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 16 miles from Nuwara Eliya.

Car

Another option to get to Nuwara Eliya is to pick up a car rental from Colombo, which is about 65 miles from Nuwara Eliya. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and Hertz, 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 16 miles from Nuwara Eliya.

Car

Another option to get to Nuwara Eliya is to pick up a car rental from Colombo, which is about 65 miles from Nuwara Eliya. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Nuwara Eliya

Airlines serving Nuwara Eliya

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,268 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,938 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,727 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (516 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,587 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (186 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nuwara Eliya

From 5-star hotels such as the Heritance Tea Factory to great affordable options like the Hotel Rising Lion, Nuwara Eliya offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $52 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $100 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nuwara Eliya

Most booked hotels in Nuwara Eliya

Grand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 359 reviews)
$201+
Heritance Tea Factory
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 376 reviews)
$106+
Araliya Green Hills Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, 205 reviews)
$97+
Jetwing St Andrew's
4 stars
Good (7.9, 158 reviews)
$114+
Unique Cottages
3 stars
Good (7.5, 44 reviews)
$57+
Hotel Ashford
3 stars
Good (7.2, 1 review)
$73+

Renting a car in Nuwara Eliya

Expect to pay $5.30 per gallon in Nuwara Eliya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $63.59 and $84.79.

Expect to pay $5.30 per gallon in Nuwara Eliya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $63.59 and $84.79.