Question 1

How much does it cost to rent a car in Kandy?

Accepted Answer

The average cost of a Kandy car rental starts at INR 3000 per vehicle. Thrillophilia gives 25% discount on it and finally the cost of a Kandy car rental is INR 2,170 per car. Self drive rent a car in Kandy to enjoy the pleasures of driving through the well maintained roads connecting all the major tourist attractions.Kandy is the second largest city in central Srilanka having a huge picturesque lake in the middle which also has a beautiful palace next to it. It is surrounded by beautiful hills and valleys and is at an elevation of 500 m above sea level. The weather is very pleasant all round the year with an average temperature of 18 degrees celsius.

Question 2

What cars are available for rent in Kandy?

Accepted Answer

There are many choices available to rent a car in Kandy without driver. The well maintained fleet consists of the following options with respective luggage allowances: - Hatchback (Suzuki Wagon, Alto or similar, 4 passengers + 2 pieces of standard size luggage) - Hybrid Hatchback (Axio, Premio, Prius, 4 passengers + 2 pieces of standard size luggage) - Sedan (Toyota, Honda Sedan, 4 passengers + 4 pieces of standard size luggage) - SUV (Toyota KDH or similar, 6 passengers + 4 pieces of standard size luggage) If the group size is lesser than the seating capacity, one may adjust it with extra luggage.

Question 3

How do I get to Kandy?

Accepted Answer

There are multiple ways to travel from Colombo to Kandy like bus,train and car. - Bus Journey :It takes about 3h 15m to cover a distance of around 104 Kms by road in the air conditioned small buses with a ticket cost of INR 140 to INR 190. There are the more rugged bigger buses which are non air conditioned and with a ticket cost of INR 70-90. Carrying large pieces of luggage is generally not advised and you may have to buy an extra ticket for them. - Train Journey :The train journey takes an average of 4-5 hours depending on the types of train you’re traveling. The train journeys are world famous for being very scenic and goes through some beautiful landscapes like waterfalls, bridges ,tea plantations and valleys.- Taxi/Private transfers : Colombo to Kandy taxi booking can be done at travel desks and through online portals.The most convenient option of travel from Colombo to Kandy would be private transfers by car. Kandy car rental options provide the comfort of enjoying sightseeing in Kandy at your own pace and privacy.

Question 4

What will be the security deposit amount?

Accepted Answer

There will be no monetary security deposit amount charged for Kandy car rental. Instead one will have to submit one original passport as the security deposit. The passport will be returned once the vehicle is delivered back and the requisite vehicle checks have been carried out.

Question 5

What documents will be required?

Accepted Answer

One must be 18+ years of age and must have a valid driving license to drive in Sri Lanka and rent a car in Kandy without driver. There will also be a rental agreement to be signed at the time of pick up.

Question 6

What are other inclusions in this activity?

Accepted Answer

The inclusions in the self drive rent a car in Kandy activity are : - Driving limit of 200kms per day - Insurance provided by the operator - All applicable local taxes - Full tank of fuel at the beginning of the rental session