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

Hikkaduwa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hikkaduwa

With a population of 1,300, Hikkaduwa is a must-see destination in Southern, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Hikkaduwa deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Hikkaduwa

Hikkaduwa in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2275
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hikkaduwa in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2275
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hikkaduwa

Plane

Although Hikkaduwa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bentota River (BJT), which is located 34 km from Hikkaduwa.

Car

Another option to get to Hikkaduwa is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 93 km from Hikkaduwa. You’ll find branches of Xdrive Mobility and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Plane

Although Hikkaduwa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bentota River (BJT), which is located 34 km from Hikkaduwa.

Car

Another option to get to Hikkaduwa is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 93 km from Hikkaduwa. You’ll find branches of Xdrive Mobility and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Hikkaduwa

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
BJTBentota River

Airlines serving Hikkaduwa

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,680 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,784 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,397 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (438 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,095 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hikkaduwa

Average rates range from around ₹ 3,011 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 8,541 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hikkaduwa

Most booked hotels in Hikkaduwa

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Hikka Tranz By Cinnamon
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,534+
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Hiring a car in Hikkaduwa

Expect to pay ₹ 137 per litre in Hikkaduwa (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 Hikkaduwa (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.