Malacca travel guide

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You're Going to Love Malacca

With a population of 180 671, Malacca is the largest city in Melaka, 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 Malacca to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Malacca

Malacca in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 572
1 night at 3-star hotel
Malacca in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 572
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Malacca in January, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 240 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Malacca, with an average rainfall of 90 mm.

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How to Get to Malacca

Plane

When flying to Malacca, you’ll arrive at Malacca Batu Berendum (MKZ), which is located 7 km from the city centre.

Car

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

Bus

The most popular bus station is Malacca Melaka Sentral Bus Terminal, located 2.1 km from the city centre of Malacca. Malacca The Straits Hotel And Suites is also a commonly used station, and is 1.6 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Malacca, you’ll arrive at Malacca Batu Berendum (MKZ), which is located 7 km from the city centre.

Car

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

Bus

The most popular bus station is Malacca Melaka Sentral Bus Terminal, located 2.1 km from the city centre of Malacca. Malacca The Straits Hotel And Suites is also a commonly used station, and is 1.6 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Malacca

Lufthansa
Good (4,639 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,469 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,603 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,545 reviews)
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Where to stay in Malacca

From 5-star hotels such as the Holiday Inn Melaka to great affordable options like the The Rucksack Caratel, Malacca offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 2,552 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 3,392 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Heng Ann Guest House and Sun Inns Hotel Laksamana.

Where to stay in popular areas of Malacca

Most booked hotels in Malacca

Moty Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,106+
The Pines Melaka
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,257+
Swiss-Garden Hotel Melaka
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 3,589+
Bayview Hotel Melaka
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 1,836+
Imperial Heritage Hotel Melaka
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 2,170+
Hatten Hotel Melaka
5 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 3,923+

Hiring a car in Malacca

Expect to pay ₹ 36 per litre in Malacca (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 431 and ₹ 574. Economy (Proton Saga or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Malacca, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 36 per litre in Malacca (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 431 and ₹ 574. Economy (Proton Saga or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Malacca, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.