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How to get there
Where to stay
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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
$64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kandy in June
Estimated hotel price
$64
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kandy

Plane

Although Kandy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sigiriya (GIU), which is located 46 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 Europcar, among others, in Colombo.

Plane

Although Kandy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sigiriya (GIU), which is located 46 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 Europcar, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Kandy

GIUSigiriya
CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base

Airlines serving Kandy

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,367 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,820 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,473 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,680 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (924 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,000 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,916 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 $131 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kandy

Most booked hotels in Kandy

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Fox Resorts Kandy
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 940 reviews)
$74+
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The Golden Crown Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1844 reviews)
$121+
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Earl's Regency Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1553 reviews)
$88+
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Hotel Elephant Park - New Deal! Half Off Airport Pickups Available
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1997 reviews)
$46+
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Ceyloni City Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1715 reviews)
$25+
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Hotel Elephant Bay
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2818 reviews)
$35+
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Renting a car in Kandy

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05.

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