Miri travel guide

Miri Tourism | Miri Guide

You're Going to Love Miri

With a population of 228.212, Miri is a must-see destination in Sarawak, Malaysia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Miri to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Miri

Miri in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4007
1 night at 3-star hotel
Miri in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4007
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Miri in March, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 350 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Miri, with an average rainfall of 150 mm.

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How to Get to Miri

Plane

When flying to Miri, you’ll arrive at Miri (MYY), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Miri from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 14h 45m.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Miri Bus Station, located 0.8 km from the city centre of Miri. Miri Simpang Jawa is also a commonly used station, and is 2.5 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Miri, you’ll arrive at Miri (MYY), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Miri from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 14h 45m.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Miri Bus Station, located 0.8 km from the city centre of Miri. Miri Simpang Jawa is also a commonly used station, and is 2.5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Miri

MZVMulu
MYYMiri

Airlines serving Miri

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (956 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (673 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (43 reviews)
Scoot
Good (249 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (146 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (63 reviews)
Firefly
Good (22 reviews)
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Where to stay in Miri

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,216 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 3,705 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Miri

Most booked hotels in Miri

Pullman Miri Waterfront
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,533+
Imperial Palace Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,502+
Miri Marriott Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,346+
Meritz Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 3,336+

Hiring a car in Miri

Expect to pay ₹ 36 per litre in Miri (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. The most frequently booked car type in Miri is Economy (Proton Saga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Proton Persona or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 36 per litre in Miri (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. The most frequently booked car type in Miri is Economy (Proton Saga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Proton Persona or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.