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 March
Estimated hotel price
$55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kandy in March
Estimated hotel price
$55
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 Ace and AbbyCar Car Rentals, 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 Ace and AbbyCar Car Rentals, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Kandy

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Kandy

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,744 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,856 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,486 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,649 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,142 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,781 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,893 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (948 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (191 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 $161 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kandy

Most booked hotels in Kandy

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Elegant Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1245 reviews)
$57+
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Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts - Luxury in the Mist
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 991 reviews)
$109+
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Radisson Hotel Kandy
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1849 reviews)
$100+
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Sevana City Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2963 reviews)
$34+
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Peradeniya Rest House
3 stars
Good (7.3, 149 reviews)
$50+
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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.