Kuala Terengganu travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kuala Terengganu

With a population of 285,065, Kuala Terengganu is the largest city in Terengganu, Malaysia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Kuala Terengganu deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Kuala Terengganu

Kuala Terengganu in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 903
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kuala Terengganu in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 903
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kuala Terengganu 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 24 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 640 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Kuala Terengganu, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Kuala Terengganu

Plane

When flying to Kuala Terengganu, you’ll arrive at Kuala Terengganu Sultan Mahmood (TGG), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kuala Terengganu from India departs from Bengaluru and takes around 26h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Kuala Terengganu is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 292 km from Kuala Terengganu. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Hawk, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kuala Terengganu Kuala Terengganu Bus Terminal, located 0.7 km from the city centre of Kuala Terengganu. Kuala Terengganu Hentian Bas Mpkt is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Kuala Terengganu, you’ll arrive at Kuala Terengganu Sultan Mahmood (TGG), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kuala Terengganu from India departs from Bengaluru and takes around 26h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Kuala Terengganu is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 292 km from Kuala Terengganu. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Hawk, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kuala Terengganu Kuala Terengganu Bus Terminal, located 0.7 km from the city centre of Kuala Terengganu. Kuala Terengganu Hentian Bas Mpkt is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Kuala Terengganu

Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (957 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (671 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (42 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (46 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (147 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (63 reviews)
Royal Brunei Airlines
Okay (7 reviews)
Firefly
Good (22 reviews)
MAI
Good (4 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kuala Terengganu

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,066 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 6,435 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kuala Terengganu

Most booked hotels in Kuala Terengganu

Felda Residence Kuala Terengganu
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
₹ 1,917+
Hotel Grand Continental Kuala Terengganu
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
₹ 2,334+
Primula Beach Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
₹ 3,834+
Duyong Marina & Resort
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
₹ 3,168+
Sutra Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
₹ 2,918+

Hiring a car in Kuala Terengganu

Expect to pay ₹ 36 per litre in Kuala Terengganu (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 Kuala Terengganu is Compact (Perodua Alza or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Perodua Viva or similar) is, on average, 21% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 36 per litre in Kuala Terengganu (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 Kuala Terengganu is Compact (Perodua Alza or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Perodua Viva or similar) is, on average, 21% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.