With a population of 673,318, Ipoh is the largest city in Perak, Malaysia 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 Ipoh has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ipoh in May, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is October, when it can get as cold as 22 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 320 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Ipoh, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.
When flying to Ipoh, you’ll arrive at Ipoh (IPH), which is located 1 mile from the city centre.
The train station in Ipoh is called Ipoh Ipoh Railway Station, and is located 1.1 miles from the city centre.
Another option to get to Ipoh is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 108 miles from Ipoh. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Hawk, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.
The most popular bus station is Ipoh Amanjaya Bus Terminal, located 6 miles from the city centre of Ipoh. Ipoh Jalan Bendahara is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.
Average rates range from around ₹ 2,479 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 8,249 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay ₹ 36 per litre in Ipoh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 430 and ₹ 574. Compact (Perodua Axia or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ipoh, while also 18% cheaper than other types, on average.