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 June
Estimated hotel price
$39
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kandy in June
Estimated hotel price
$39
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kandy

Plane

Although Kandy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), which is located 52 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 Hertz and NU Car, among others, in Colombo.

Plane

Although Kandy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), which is located 52 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 Hertz and NU Car, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Kandy

Airlines serving Kandy

Lufthansa
Good (7,012 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,335 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,774 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,868 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,636 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,462 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,301 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,666 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,709 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,281 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,325 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,696 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,310 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,180 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (824 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (775 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (928 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,110 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (266 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 $51 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $150 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kandy

Most booked hotels in Kandy

Fox Resorts Kandy
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 891 reviews)
$134+
The Golden Crown Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1773 reviews)
$121+
Hotel Elephant Park 'Grand Royal Pinnalanda'
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1849 reviews)
$55+
Earl's Regency Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1505 reviews)
$123+
Ceyloni City Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1642 reviews)
$26+
MaOya Retreat Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 29 reviews)
$1,063+

Renting a car in Kandy

Expect to pay $4.88 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 $58.60 and $78.13.

Expect to pay $4.88 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 $58.60 and $78.13.

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