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

Nilaveli travel guide

Nilaveli Tourism | Nilaveli Guide

You're Going to Love Nilaveli

Nilaveli is a must-see destination in Eastern, 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 Nilaveli has to offer.

When to visit Nilaveli

Nilaveli in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1849
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nilaveli in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1849
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Nilaveli

Plane

When flying to Nilaveli, you’ll arrive at Trincomalee China Bay (TRR), which is located 17 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Nilaveli is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 245 km from Nilaveli. You’ll find branches of Xdrive Mobility and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Plane

When flying to Nilaveli, you’ll arrive at Trincomalee China Bay (TRR), which is located 17 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Nilaveli is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 245 km from Nilaveli. You’ll find branches of Xdrive Mobility and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Nilaveli

BTCBatticaloa
GIUSigiriya
TRRTrincomalee China Bay

Where to stay in Nilaveli

Average rates range from around ₹ 4,892 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 3,037 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nilaveli

Most booked hotels in Nilaveli

Amaranthe Bay Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,059+
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Jungle Beach an Uga Experience - Trincomalee
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,950+
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Tobiko
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,278+
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Trinco Blu by Cinnamon
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,927+
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Hiring a car in Nilaveli

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