Holiday Homes & Rentals in Sri Lanka

Holiday Homes & Rentals in Sri Lanka

Holiday homes and rentals in Sri Lanka

Beautiful holiday homes in Sri Lanka

Holiday homes in Sri Lanka are easy to find, mainly because the country's tourism is thriving. Securing a spot depends on your preference as a traveller. For example, you may want to stay in a city setting for shopping or nightlife. Colombo city is one of the most convenient cities with peaceful opulent neighbourhoods ready to host you during the holidays. Furthermore, you can get great places away from the masses, near forest reserves and mountains, for example, the Nuwara Eliya area. If you would love to wake up to a heart-stirring Indian Ocean view, then find holiday homes in Hikkaduwa.

Stunning holiday homes in perfect locations

Holiday homes in Sri Lanka are epic, laced with magnificent Asian art - mainly of spiritual significance. They are affordable and accessible from most cities and villages. Most of these holiday homes are spacious and well equipped with modern bathrooms, and comfortable furniture. Since Yoga is a thing here, you will also find private meditation rooms within most of the buildings. They are ideal for couples, families, pet lovers and large travel groups. You can enjoy sizeable private pools, barbecues and free internet. The holiday homes are also under 24-hour surveillance and a responsive front desk.

Holidays in Sri Lanka

The area and getting around

A destination of dreams

Sri Lanka is an island in South East Asia. It's in the state of Tamil in the south-east coastal area and cut off from India by the Indian Ocean. The region is mainly plain, dominated by coastal island especially in the eastern and the northern side making it a perfect holiday spot for travellers who indulge in water sports like kayaking, scuba diving and windsurfing. The central and southern sides are highlands where you'll find impressive hilltops and snow-filled mountain tops, hence perfect for mountain climbing, especially in the central highlands.

Colombo - The most relaxed city of Sri Lanka

Your trip to Sri Lanka is nothing to talk about if you don't try Colombo. It's a busy town and accessible with reliable transport including, cabs, bikes and tuktuks. Colombo is charming and warm as you will not regret exploring its natural attractions while enjoying a tuktuk ride. You can visit the National Museum, Gangaramaya Temple and enjoy street food. Colombo isn't a famous place, but strolling around the streets is worth a visit. The best time to tour Colombo is between January and April when there is less rainfall.

Travellers and activities

Sri Lanka for sport lovers

There are a lot of excellent outdoor activities to enjoy in Sri Lanka, from water sports to mountain sports. If you fancy water sports you may want to try white water rafting in Kitugala. It's 90km from Colombo city and the game takes place on the banks of river Kelani. April and November are the best months to indulge in white water rafting. There are other water sports like kayaking, deep-sea fishing and skiing. Do you love mountains? Adams Peak is one of the best mountains to try mountain climbing. It's also an excellent place for hiking and mountain biking.

Sri Lanka for adrenaline junkies

Adrenaline junkies are a special breed of travellers. They are not looking for a random tourist place, but for thrilling activities that will blow their mind! Sri Lanka itself is exciting, but there are specific activities for you. One of the most exciting things to do is canoeing at River Maheveli (the longest river in Sri Lanka). But what's thrilling about a river? You'll enjoy the beautiful hills, mountain ranges, massive tea plantations in the central and dry land in the east. The better part is that the ride will end in a sandy beach.

Sri Lanka is the pearl and the teardrop of India because it's small and yet beautiful.

Top 5 travel tips in Sri Lanka

1. Visit the historical places in Jaffna

Sri Lanka is one of the most preferred locations for a spiritual retreat. Jaffna place has several spots like the Nallur Kovill - for learning Buddhist religion. Also, Jaffna fort is the place with the history of Sri Lanka.

2. Go to Uloptha - the land of Ayurveda

There is something special about any Asian country -Yoga. Here you can practice Yoga which is only available for seven months a year. There are numerous retreat centres, and it feels like paradise here, as you can meditate amid nature with friendly yoga experts.

3. Take photos at Tissamaharama

It's a picture-worthy place. You want to keep memories of your visit to Sri Lanka! It has well-maintained gardens, attractive buildings and a breath-taking Tissa Wewa artificial lake. If you're lucky, you can get a perfect shot of flying birds.

4. Check out Sinharaja forest reserve

If you're looking to have a good time taking a stroll in a natural tropical land, then be in Sinharaja. You can do nature walks, see rare wildlife and take a drive in the reserve.

5. Arugam Bay, the pristine beaches

Enjoying sunny days, seafood and water activities here is the best decision. The beach here is like no other!

FAQs: Holiday Homes & Rentals in Sri Lanka

On average, what was the cost for holiday homes in Sri Lanka in 2020, during the corona crisis?

Based on our data, Sri Lanka has an average price of €108.70 per night, which is a relatively high one for a country in Asia.

When can you get the best deals on holiday rentals in Sri Lanka?

Those who want to be budget-friendly should travel to Sri Lanka in May, October, and September the cheapest months of the year, with average prices of €90.72, €93.54, and €101.22 per night, respectively, based on data collected in 2020.

In which months is it more expensive to rent a holiday home in Sri Lanka?

It can be concluded, analysing the data for the year 2020, that the costs per night for accommodation is usually higher, on average, during the months of July (€132.48), August (€128.11), and April (€114.39).

Is it necessary to plan a trip to Sri Lanka well in advance?

When visiting Sri Lanka, it is not necessary to plan well in advance, as the percentage of rentals booked is only 21%.

When are more holiday homes available?

The best months to find free accommodation in Sri Lanka are May (the average amount of properties that are free reached 82.6% of the total in 2020), September (81.5%), and April (81.5%).

When are fewer holiday homes available?

According to data from 2020, the months when it is most difficult to find accommodation in Sri Lanka are, in order, February (with 71.8% of available rentals), January (74%), and March (77.25%).

How many holiday rentals are there in Sri Lanka?

In Sri Lanka we collaborate with 10 different partners to give you a choice of 6600 properties, so you will not be short of options!

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