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
$53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kandy in June
Estimated hotel price
$53
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 (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,762 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,160 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,354 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,331 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,365 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (810 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (945 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,996 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (344 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 Hotel Casamara, Kandy offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $42 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $122 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, 922 reviews)
$101+
Ceyloni City Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 801 reviews)
$11+
Earl's Regent Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 602 reviews)
$55+
Hotel Elephant Park 'Grand Royal Pinnalanda'
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1479 reviews)
$55+
Amaya Hills Kandy
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 667 reviews)
$93+
Hotel Elephant Bay
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1359 reviews)
$31+

Renting a car in Kandy

Expect to pay $4.73 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 $56.78 and $75.71.

Expect to pay $4.73 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 $56.78 and $75.71.