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. Kandy deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Kandy

Kandy in December
Estimated hotel price
$40
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kandy in December
Estimated hotel price
$40
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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Kandy

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Kandy

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,841 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,249 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,425 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,472 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,024 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,900 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (198 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (970 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 $44 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $159 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kandy

Most booked hotels in Kandy

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Kandy Hills
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1310 reviews)
$66+
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Radisson Hotel Kandy
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1858 reviews)
$76+
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Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1394 reviews)
$96+
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Sevana City Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2996 reviews)
$33+
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Hotel Elephant Bay
3 stars
Good (7.9, 3097 reviews)
$54+
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Hotel Casamara
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1831 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.