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 30 miles from Kandy.

Car

Another option to get to Kandy is to pick up a car rental from Colombo, which is about 60 miles 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 30 miles from Kandy.

Car

Another option to get to Kandy is to pick up a car rental from Colombo, which is about 60 miles 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 (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (933 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,521 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,582 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,830 reviews)
Finnair
Good (874 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,631 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (717 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (501 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 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 $43 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $115 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 (8.6, 872 reviews)
$101+
Ceyloni City Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 732 reviews)
$14+
Earl's Regent Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 581 reviews)
$81+
Hotel Elephant Park 'Grand Royal Pinnalanda'
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1389 reviews)
$21+
Amaya Hills Kandy
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 632 reviews)
$108+
Hotel Elephant Bay
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1291 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.