Kuantan travel guide

Kuantan Tourism | Kuantan Guide

You're Going to Love Kuantan

With a population of 366,229, Kuantan is the largest city in Pahang, Malaysia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kuantan to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kuantan

Kuantan in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kuantan in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3164
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kuantan in April, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 22 °C, with an average temperature of 25 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 440 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Kuantan, with an average rainfall of 160 mm.

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How to Get to Kuantan

Plane

When flying to Kuantan, you’ll arrive at Kuantan (KUA), which is located 8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kuantan is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 122 miles from Kuantan. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Hawk, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kuantan Terminal Sentral Kuantan (Bus Terminal), located 3 miles from the city centre of Kuantan. Kuantan Stadium Darul Makmur is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Kuantan, you’ll arrive at Kuantan (KUA), which is located 8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kuantan is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 122 miles from Kuantan. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Hawk, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kuantan Terminal Sentral Kuantan (Bus Terminal), located 3 miles from the city centre of Kuantan. Kuantan Stadium Darul Makmur is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Kuantan

Airlines serving Kuantan

Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (954 reviews)
Scoot
Good (249 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (63 reviews)
Firefly
Good (22 reviews)

Where to stay in Kuantan

From 5-star hotels such as the Zenith Kuantan to great affordable options like the Mandurah Hotel, Kuantan offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 2,147 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 4,730 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kuantan

Most booked hotels in Kuantan

Mega View Hotel Kuantan
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,132+
Royale Chulan Cherating Villa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,841+
Hyatt Regency Kuantan Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,289+
Swiss-Garden Beach Resort, Kuantan
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 3,920+
Holiday Villa Beach Resort & Spa Cherating
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 3,419+
Eryabysuria Cherating
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
₹ 2,252+

Hiring a car in Kuantan

Expect to pay ₹ 36 per litre in Kuantan (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. Economy (Proton Saga or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kuantan, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 36 per litre in Kuantan (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. Economy (Proton Saga or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kuantan, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.