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

Negombo in April

Estimated hotel price

S$ 87

1 night at 3-star hotel

S$ 87

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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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 AcaRent, 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 AcaRent, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Negombo

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl

DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base

BJTBentota River

Airlines serving Negombo

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Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,963 reviews)

Air Canada

Good (11,527 reviews)

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JetBlue

Good (3,032 reviews)

Alaska Airlines

Good (12,840 reviews)

ITA Airways

Good (1,323 reviews)

Malaysia Airlines

Good (315 reviews)

Ethiopian Air

Good (1,031 reviews)

Where to stay in Negombo

From 5-star hotels such as the Amagi Aria 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 S$ 44 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 93 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Negombo

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Sentido Heritance Negombo

5 stars

Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)

S$ 103+

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Jetwing Beach

5 stars

Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)

S$ 145+

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Jetwing Blue

5 stars

Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)

S$ 145+

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Jetwing Sea

4 stars

Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)

S$ 65+

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Amagi Aria

5 stars

Good (7.7, Good reviews)

S$ 74+

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Hotel J Negombo

3 stars

Good (7.3, Good reviews)

S$ 34+

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Hiring a car in Negombo costs S$ 51 per day, on average, or S$ 103 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay S$ 1.88 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$ 22.55 and S$ 30.06.

Hiring a car in Negombo costs S$ 51 per day, on average, or S$ 103 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay S$ 1.88 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$ 22.55 and S$ 30.06.

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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