UK tourists are among the highest spenders in Sri Lanka with a daily spend averaging 209 US dollars, data released by Tourism Minister Vjitha Herath shows.

Tourists from the United Kingdom spent between 154.82 to 263.28 dollars a day, Minister Herath told parliament.

German tourists spent between 142.27 to 222.82 dollars a day.

Russian tourists spent between 163.84 to 201.95 dollars a day.

Chinese tourists spent between 155.17 to 190.55 dollars.

Tourists from India spent between 154.60 to 176.49 dollars.

Sri Lanka recently revised down the daily spend after a detailed survery.

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Sri Lanka expects to earn close to 3,000 million US dollars from tourism by year end, Minister Herath said. 

Source-ECONOMYNEXT – Dec 19/2025