Negombo Travel Guide

Negombo Tourism | Negombo Guide

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. Negombo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Negombo in June

Estimated hotel price

AED 239

1 night at 3-star hotel

AED 239

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 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Negombo is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 19 miles from Negombo. You’ll find branches of Ace and SR RENT A CAR , 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 centre.

Car

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

Airports near Negombo

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl

DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base

NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Negombo

Good (7,030 reviews)

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Good (6,811 reviews)

Good (1,582 reviews)

Good (3,776 reviews)

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Excellent (3,206 reviews)

Qatar Airways

Good (3,562 reviews)

Air Canada

Good (9,203 reviews)

Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,345 reviews)

Finnair

Good (1,272 reviews)

Alaska Airlines

Excellent (9,922 reviews)

Etihad Airways

Good (1,203 reviews)

ITA Airways

Good (967 reviews)

Singapore Airlines

Excellent (1,290 reviews)

Good (850 reviews)

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Good (254 reviews)

Where to stay in Negombo

From 5-star hotels such as the Amagi Aria Airport Transit Hotel to great affordable options like the J Leaf Hotel By Blue Bird, Negombo offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 300 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)

AED 411+

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Camelot Beach Hotel

3 stars

Good (7.9, Good reviews)

AED 338+

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Jetwing Sea

4 stars

Good (7.7, Good reviews)

AED 176+

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Randi Homestay

0 stars

Good (7.4, Good reviews)

AED 58+

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Amagi Aria Airport Transit Hotel

5 stars

Good (7.3, Good reviews)

AED 224+

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Hiring a car in Negombo costs AED 197 per day, on average, or AED 395 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

Expect to pay AED 4.74 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 AED 56.86 and AED 75.81.

Hiring a car in Negombo costs AED 197 per day, on average, or AED 395 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

Expect to pay AED 4.74 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 AED 56.86 and AED 75.81.

Negombo Tourism | Negombo Guide

You're Going to Love Negombo

When to visit Negombo

How to Get to Negombo

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Car

Plane

Car

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