UK tourists among highest spenders in Sri Lanka

20 Dec, 2025

UK tourists rank among the highest spenders in Sri Lanka, with an average daily expenditure of around US$209, according to data released by Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath.

Addressing Parliament, the minister said visitors from the United Kingdom spent between US$154.82 and US$263.28 per day. German tourists recorded daily spending ranging from US$142.27 to US$222.82, while Russian visitors spent between US$163.84 and US$201.95.

Chinese tourists spent between US$155.17 and US$190.55 per day, while Indian tourists recorded daily expenditure ranging from US$154.60 to US$176.49.

Minister Herath said Sri Lanka had recently revised its average daily tourist spending figures downward following a detailed survey.

He added that the country expects to generate nearly US$3 billion in tourism revenue by the end of the year.

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