Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 June
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kandy in June
Estimated hotel price
$119
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 48 km from Kandy.

Car

Another option to get to Kandy is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 96 km 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 Hatton Castlereigh Reservoir (NUF), which is located 48 km from Kandy.

Car

Another option to get to Kandy is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 96 km from Kandy. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and Europcar, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Kandy

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Kandy

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,965 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,157 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,898 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (862 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,037 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,913 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 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 $82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $204 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kandy

Most booked hotels in Kandy

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Earl's Regency Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$116+
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Radisson Hotel Kandy
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$108+
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Earl's Regent Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$69+
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The Grand Kandyan
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$132+
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Hiring a car in Kandy

Expect to pay $1.90 per litre in Kandy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.70 and $30.27.

Expect to pay $1.90 per litre in Kandy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.70 and $30.27.

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