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
RM 183
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kandy in June
Estimated hotel price
RM 183
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 74 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 GREEN MOTION and Ace, among others, in Colombo.

Plane

Although Kandy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sigiriya (GIU), which is located 74 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 GREEN MOTION and Ace, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Kandy

GIUSigiriya
CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base

Airlines serving Kandy

Lufthansa
Good (8,128 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,104 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,442 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,998 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,623 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,612 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,874 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,328 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,475 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,406 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,572 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,283 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,656 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,011 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,010 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 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 RM 178 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 610 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 (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 342+
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Radisson Hotel Kandy
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 236+
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Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 301+
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Earl's Regent Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 191+
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Hiring a car in Kandy

Expect to pay RM 5.98 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 RM 71.76 and RM 95.67.

Expect to pay RM 5.98 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 RM 71.76 and RM 95.67.