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

Malacca travel guide

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You're Going to Love Malacca

With a population of 180,671, Malacca is the largest city in Melaka, Malaysia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Malacca deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Malacca

Malacca in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5608
1 night at 3-star hotel
Malacca in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5608
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Malacca 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 December, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 240 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Malacca, with an average rainfall of 90 mm.

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How to Get to Malacca

Plane

When flying to Malacca, you’ll arrive at Malacca Batu Berendum (MKZ), which is located 7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Malacca is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 122 km from Malacca. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Galaxy Asia Car Rental, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Malacca Melaka Sentral Bus Terminal, located 2.1 km from the city centre of Malacca. Malacca The Straits Hotel And Suites is also a commonly used station, and is 1.6 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Malacca, you’ll arrive at Malacca Batu Berendum (MKZ), which is located 7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Malacca is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 122 km from Malacca. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Galaxy Asia Car Rental, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Malacca Melaka Sentral Bus Terminal, located 2.1 km from the city centre of Malacca. Malacca The Straits Hotel And Suites is also a commonly used station, and is 1.6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Malacca

KULKuala Lumpur Intl
SZBKuala Lumpur Subang
MKZMalacca Batu Berendum

Airlines serving Malacca

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Malacca

From 5-star hotels such as the Holiday Inn Melaka to great affordable options like the Rucksack Inn Premium Melaka, Malacca offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 2,521 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 4,352 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Malacca

Most booked hotels in Malacca

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Swiss-Garden Hotel Melaka
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,790+
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Hatten Hotel Melaka
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,428+
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Bayview Hotel Melaka
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,204+
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ibis Melaka
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,747+
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Imperial Heritage Hotel Melaka
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 2,555+
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Bayou Lagoon Park Resort
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
₹ 1,739+
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Hiring a car in Malacca

Expect to pay ₹ 38 per litre in Malacca (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. The most frequently booked car type in Malacca is Intermediate (Proton Exora or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Proton Saga or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 38 per litre in Malacca (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. The most frequently booked car type in Malacca is Intermediate (Proton Exora or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Proton Saga or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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