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 July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2213
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kandy in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2213
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 hire from Colombo, which is about 60 miles from Kandy. You’ll find branches of Xdrive Mobility and GREEN MOTION , 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 hire from Colombo, which is about 60 miles from Kandy. You’ll find branches of Xdrive Mobility and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Kandy

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Kandy

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,784 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,397 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (438 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,092 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 ₹ 3,156 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 12,408 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kandy

Most booked hotels in Kandy

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Amaya Hills Kandy
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,073+
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Sevana City Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,037+
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Radisson Hotel Kandy
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,440+
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Hotel Casamara
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,460+
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Hotel Sunray
4 stars
Okay (4.8, Okay reviews)
₹ 3,037+
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Hiring a car in Kandy

Expect to pay ₹ 137 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 ₹ 1,640 and ₹ 2,186.

Expect to pay ₹ 137 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 ₹ 1,640 and ₹ 2,186.