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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. Kandy deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Kandy

Kandy in May
Estimated hotel price
£15
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kandy in May
Estimated hotel price
£15
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 Ace and Hertz, 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 Ace and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Kandy

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Kandy

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,447 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,217 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,973 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,923 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 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 £38 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £109 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kandy

Most booked hotels in Kandy

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The Golden Crown Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Earl's Regency Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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The Grand Kandyan
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£70+
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Earl's Regent Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£59+
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Hiring a car in Kandy

Expect to pay £0.97 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 £11.59 and £15.45.

Expect to pay £0.97 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 £11.59 and £15.45.

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