Tuk Tuk Rental in Kandy, Sri Lanka
A tuk tuk manages Kandy's hill roads at a steadier pace than the coast — good for groups who want the extra seats and luggage room around the Temple of the Tooth and the lake.
Part of NOHA’s island-wide tuk tuk rental in Sri Lanka — see the hub for full rates, insurance and paperwork detail.
As low as
$18/day
On 16+ day rentals. From $24/day on shorter stays.
Refundable deposit
USD 120
Every rental includes
Rates by rental length
| Rental length | Price per day |
|---|---|
| 2–4 days | $24 |
| 5–10 daysWe recommend | $22 |
| 11–15 days | $20 |
| 16–45 days | $18 |
Popular tuk tuk routes from Kandy
Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa)
In townThe city's most sacred site, right on Kandy Lake.
Kandy Lake
In townA calm walking loop in the heart of the city.
Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
~5.5 kmWest of the city, about 15–20 minutes — one of Asia's oldest botanical gardens.
Nuwara Eliya
~72 kmSouth into the hills, about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Dambulla
~69 kmNorth toward the cultural triangle, about 1 hour 45 minutes — the cave temple complex.
Sigiriya
~92 kmFurther north, about 2 hours — the rock fortress, one of the island's best-known sights.
Colombo
~117 kmSouthwest, about 2 hours via the expressway.
Driving a tuk tuk out of Kandy
The Temple of the Tooth, Kandy Lake, and Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, about 5.5 km out, are all comfortable tuk tuk distances on manageable city and suburban roads.
The hill roads toward Nuwara Eliya or north to Dambulla and Sigiriya climb steadily with plenty of bends — a tuk tuk is slower than a scooter or motorbike on the gradients, so build in real extra time.
What customers say
Daniel
Tuk tuk
“When we had a flat tire, they immediately got in their car and brought us an extra spare wheel. Before we hit the road, we were given a thorough driving lesson.”
What comes with it
Full insurance
Driving introduction lesson
Unlimited kilometres
Full tool kit
Phone holder
First aid kit
WhatsApp support, 365 days
Tour plan assistance
Spare wheel
Pickup in Kandy
Kandy is up in the hill country, a long way from our Galle base — most pickups here are arranged around the Temple of the Tooth or Kandy Lake. Message us your dates and hotel and we'll sort the logistics.
The paperwork you’ll need
Only the AAC permit covers a tuk tuk — the DMT permit does not cover three-wheelers. We handle the AAC paperwork before you arrive.
Compare AAC vs DMT →Questions about tuk tuk rental in Kandy
- Is a tuk tuk difficult to drive around Kandy?
- The hill roads climb steadily with plenty of bends, and a tuk tuk is slower than a scooter or motorbike on the gradients — give yourself extra time and go steady.
- Can I fit more than two people and luggage?
- Yes — that's the tuk tuk's advantage, especially for a small family or group with bags visiting the Temple of the Tooth and the lake.
- Can I return the tuk tuk somewhere other than Kandy?
- Yes. Many guests pair this with Nuwara Eliya, Ella, or the cultural triangle further north. Tell us your plans and we'll arrange collection.
Other vehicles available in Kandy
Ready when you are
Nothing is charged in advance. Message us your dates on WhatsApp.