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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kandy has to offer.
Although Kandy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hatton Castlereigh Reservoir (NUF), which is located 48 km from Kandy.
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 Sri Lanka Rent a Car, among others, in Colombo.
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 AED 129 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 428 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay AED 5.40 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 AED 64.79 and AED 86.38.