With some awesome road trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to soak up everything that Central Province, 30 miles away, has to offer. Temple of the Tooth, Kandy Lake and Royal Palace of Kandy alone make the drive out worth it. Located 60 miles away, Western Province is another popular choice. If you visit, make sure you check out Jana Kala Kendraya, Sri Lanka Air Force Museum and Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya.