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 May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kandy in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 90
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 rental 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 rental 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

Airlines serving Kandy

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,520 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (490 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 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 C$ 46 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 158 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kandy

Most booked hotels in Kandy

Earl's Regent Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 117+
Amaya Hills Kandy
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 126+
Earl's Regency
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 90+
Kandy City Hotel By Earl's
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 51+

Renting a car in Kandy

Expect to pay C$ 2.01 per litre in Kandy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 24.11 and C$ 32.15.

Expect to pay C$ 2.01 per litre in Kandy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 24.11 and C$ 32.15.