Kuala Kangsar travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kuala Kangsar

With a population of 39’331, Kuala Kangsar is a must-see destination in Perak, Malaysia.

When to visit Kuala Kangsar

Kuala Kangsar in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2203
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kuala Kangsar in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2203
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kuala Kangsar

Plane

Although Kuala Kangsar doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ipoh (IPH), which is located 28 km from Kuala Kangsar.

Train

The train station in Kuala Kangsar is called Kuala Kangsar Kuala Kangsar Railway Station, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kuala Kangsar is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 199 km from Kuala Kangsar. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Galaxy Asia Car Rental, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Plane

Although Kuala Kangsar doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ipoh (IPH), which is located 28 km from Kuala Kangsar.

Train

The train station in Kuala Kangsar is called Kuala Kangsar Kuala Kangsar Railway Station, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kuala Kangsar is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 199 km from Kuala Kangsar. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Galaxy Asia Car Rental, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Airports near Kuala Kangsar

IPHIpoh

Airlines serving Kuala Kangsar

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,548 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,589 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,956 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,117 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,466 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,870 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,666 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,602 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (967 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kuala Kangsar

Average rates range from around ₹ 3,415 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 6,122 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kuala Kangsar

Hiring a car in Kuala Kangsar

Expect to pay ₹ 36 per litre in Kuala Kangsar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 430 and ₹ 573. The most frequently booked car type in Kuala Kangsar is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Perodua Axia or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 36 per litre in Kuala Kangsar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 430 and ₹ 573. The most frequently booked car type in Kuala Kangsar is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Perodua Axia or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.