Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kuantan travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kuantan

With a population of 366,229, Kuantan is the largest city in Pahang, Malaysia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Kuantan deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Kuantan

Kuantan in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3999
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kuantan in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3999
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kuantan 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 25 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 440 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Kuantan, with an average rainfall of 160 mm.

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How to Get to Kuantan

Plane

When flying to Kuantan, you’ll arrive at Kuantan (KUA), which is located 13 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kuantan is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 196 km from Kuantan. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Galaxy Asia Car Rental, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kuantan Terminal Sentral Kuantan (Bus Terminal), located 5 km from the city centre of Kuantan. Kuantan Stadium Darul Makmur is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Kuantan, you’ll arrive at Kuantan (KUA), which is located 13 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kuantan is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 196 km from Kuantan. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Galaxy Asia Car Rental, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kuantan Terminal Sentral Kuantan (Bus Terminal), located 5 km from the city centre of Kuantan. Kuantan Stadium Darul Makmur is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Kuantan

KUAKuantan
TODTioman Island
KTEKerteh

Airlines serving Kuantan

British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (857 reviews)
Scoot
Good (303 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (91 reviews)
Air Mauritius
Good (20 reviews)
Firefly
Good (31 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kuantan

From 5-star hotels such as the Zenith Kuantan to great affordable options like the Mandurah Hotel, Kuantan offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 2,439 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 5,612 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Vivo Hotel and Skytree Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kuantan

Most booked hotels in Kuantan

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Mega View Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,637+
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Royale Chulan Cherating Villa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,657+
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Hyatt Regency Kuantan Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,244+
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Zenith Kuantan
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,733+
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Casa Titik
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 1,618+
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Holiday Villa Beach Resort & Spa Cherating
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 3,747+
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Hiring a car in Kuantan

Expect to pay ₹ 38 per litre in Kuantan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 460 and ₹ 613.

Expect to pay ₹ 38 per litre in Kuantan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 460 and ₹ 613.

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