Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 September
Estimated hotel price
$63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kandy in September
Estimated hotel price
$63
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 GREEN MOTION and SR RENT A 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 GREEN MOTION and SR RENT A CAR , among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Kandy

KTYKalutara Katukurunda
CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base

Airlines serving Kandy

KLM
Good (1,414 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,579 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,533 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,027 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,423 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,463 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,309 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,584 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,064 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,326 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (896 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,902 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,086 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 $45 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $163 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kandy

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The Golden Crown Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1982 reviews)
$59+
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Fox Kandy
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 979 reviews)
$92+
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Earl's Regency Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1641 reviews)
$62+
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Hotel Elephant Park - New Deal! Exclusive Offers On Pickups Available!
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2102 reviews)
$49+
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Radisson Hotel Kandy
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1769 reviews)
$71+
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Hotel Elephant Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2954 reviews)
$39+
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Renting a car in Kandy

Expect to pay $4.16 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 $49.97 and $66.62.

Expect to pay $4.16 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 $49.97 and $66.62.