Butterworth travel guide
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You're Going to Love Butterworth
With a population of 107.591, Butterworth is a must-see destination in Penang, Malaysia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Butterworth to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Butterworth
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Butterworth 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 September, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 360 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Butterworth, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.
How to Get to Butterworth
Plane
When flying to Butterworth, you’ll arrive at Penang Intl (PEN), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Butterworth from India departs from Chennai and takes around 7h 25m.
Train
The train station in Butterworth is called Butterworth Butterworth Railway Station, and is located 0.9 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Butterworth is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 290 km from Butterworth. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Galaxy Asia Car Rental, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Butterworth Penang Sentral Bus Station, located 0.8 km from the city centre of Butterworth. Butterworth Caltex @ Chai Leng Park is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Butterworth
Where to stay in Butterworth
Average rates range from around ₹ 3,729 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 4,549 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Butterworth
Most booked hotels in Butterworth
Hiring a car in Butterworth
Expect to pay ₹ 36 per litre in Butterworth (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. Compact (Perodua Axia or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Butterworth, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.