Currency

You can easily exchange euros and US dollars, but paying in foreign currency or by card directly in shops is not common.

Last updated · July 2, 2026

Currency: Sri Lankan rupee (LKR)
Exchange: Airport, banks, ATMs
Card payments: Larger businesses only

Money can be exchanged immediately at the airport after arrival, in local banks, or withdrawn from ATMs. You can easily exchange euros and US dollars, but paying in foreign currency or by card directly in shops is not common.

Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) - exchange rate: 1 CZK = 15 LKR, 1 EUR = 365 LKR, 1 USD = 309 LKR. The indicative exchange rate may change over time.

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Visa (ETA)You need an ETA for Sri Lanka. It is free for 40 countries, including the UK and the US, and you apply online before you fly.
What to packPack light. It is warm all year, and the villa has towels, a washing machine and sockets that fit your plugs.
AirportSri Lanka has two main international airports. One is near Colombo (CMB) and the other is Mattala (HRI).
WeatherThe weather on the island of Sri Lanka is warm, tropical, with high humidity all year round.
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