Kandy travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kandy

With a population of 111.701, Kandy is the largest city in Central, Sri Lanka by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kandy to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kandy

Kandy in November
Estimated hotel price
$56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kandy in November
Estimated hotel price
$56
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kandy

Plane

Although Kandy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hatton Castlereigh Reservoir (NUF), which is located 48 km from Kandy.

Car

Another option to get to Kandy is to pick up a car rental from Colombo, which is about 96 km from Kandy. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Plane

Although Kandy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hatton Castlereigh Reservoir (NUF), which is located 48 km from Kandy.

Car

Another option to get to Kandy is to pick up a car rental from Colombo, which is about 96 km from Kandy. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Kandy

Airlines serving Kandy

Lufthansa
Good (4,605 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,511 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (707 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kandy

From 5-star hotels such as the The Grand Kandyan to great affordable options like the Viyana Boutique Hotel, Kandy offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $35 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $116 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kandy

Most booked hotels in Kandy

The Golden Crown Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 864 reviews)
$98+
Earl's Regent Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 582 reviews)
$83+
Amaya Hills Kandy
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 624 reviews)
$92+
Earl's Regency
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 483 reviews)
$66+
Hotel Elephant Park 'Grand Royal Pinnalanda'
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1371 reviews)
$40+
Hotel Elephant Bay
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1265 reviews)
$36+

Renting a car in Kandy

Expect to pay $5.56 per gallon in Kandy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $66.77 and $89.03.

Expect to pay $5.56 per gallon in Kandy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $66.77 and $89.03.