Shah Alam travel guide

Shah Alam Tourism | Shah Alam Guide

You're Going to Love Shah Alam

With a population of 481’654, Shah Alam is a must-see destination in Selangor, Malaysia. 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 Shah Alam has to offer.

When to visit Shah Alam

Shah Alam in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3348
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shah Alam in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3348
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Shah Alam

Plane

When flying to Shah Alam, you’ll arrive at Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB), which is located 8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Shah Alam is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 20 km from Shah Alam. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Hawk, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Shah Alam Bus Terminal (Seksyen 13), located 3 km from the city centre of Shah Alam. Shah Alam Bus Terminal (Seksyen 17) is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Shah Alam, you’ll arrive at Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB), which is located 8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Shah Alam is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 20 km from Shah Alam. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Hawk, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Shah Alam Bus Terminal (Seksyen 13), located 3 km from the city centre of Shah Alam. Shah Alam Bus Terminal (Seksyen 17) is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Shah Alam

Lufthansa
Good (4,656 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,482 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,777 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (398 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,566 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shah Alam

Average rates range from around ₹ 1,932 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 2,795 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shah Alam

Most booked hotels in Shah Alam

Sunway Resort Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,579+
One World Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,028+
Sunway Lagoon Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,595+
Concorde Hotel Shah Alam
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,427+
Best Western i-City Shah Alam
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,085+
Sunway Pyramid Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,447+

Hiring a car in Shah Alam

Expect to pay ₹ 36 per litre in Shah Alam (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 Shah Alam is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 36 per litre in Shah Alam (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 Shah Alam is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.