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

Hambantota travel guide

Hambantota Tourism | Hambantota Guide

You're Going to Love Hambantota

Hambantota is a must-see destination in Southern, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hambantota has to offer.

When to visit Hambantota

Hambantota in October
Estimated hotel price
₹ 11133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hambantota in October
Estimated hotel price
₹ 11133
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hambantota

Plane

When flying to Hambantota, you’ll arrive at Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa Int'l (HRI), which is located 17 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hambantota is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 166 km from Hambantota. You’ll find branches of Xdrive Mobility and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Plane

When flying to Hambantota, you’ll arrive at Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa Int'l (HRI), which is located 17 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hambantota is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 166 km from Hambantota. You’ll find branches of Xdrive Mobility and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Hambantota

BJTBentota River
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir
HRIHambantota Mattala Rajapaksa Int'l

Where to stay in Hambantota

Average rates range from around ₹ 5,016 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 16,828 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hambantota

Hiring a car in Hambantota

Expect to pay ₹ 137 per litre in Hambantota (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,640 and ₹ 2,186.

Expect to pay ₹ 137 per litre in Hambantota (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,640 and ₹ 2,186.