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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car
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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.

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When to visit Negombo

Negombo in August
Estimated hotel price
S$ 83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Negombo in August
Estimated hotel price
S$ 83
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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How to Get to Negombo

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 SR RENT A CAR and CarWiz, 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 SR RENT A CAR and CarWiz, among others, in Colombo.

Airlines serving Negombo

Lufthansa
Good (8,253 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,244 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,089 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,255 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,668 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,005 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,538 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,717 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,507 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,619 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,378 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,009 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,044 reviews)
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Where to stay in Negombo

From 5-star hotels such as the Amagi Aria to great affordable options like the Hotel J Negombo, Negombo offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 36 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 96 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Negombo

Most booked hotels in Negombo

Sentido Heritance Negombo
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 135+
Jetwing Beach
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 142+
Jetwing Blue
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 153+
Jetwing Sea
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 73+
Amagi Aria
5 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
S$ 79+
Hotel J Negombo
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
S$ 28+

Hiring a car in Negombo

Hiring a car in Negombo costs S$ 52 per day, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 1.85 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 S$ 22.10 and S$ 29.46. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Negombo, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Negombo costs S$ 52 per day, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 1.85 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 S$ 22.10 and S$ 29.46. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Negombo, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.