Penang Travel Guide

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You're Going to Love Penang

Penang is a must-see destination in Penang, 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 Penang has to offer.

Penang in April

Estimated hotel price

₹ 8161

1 night at 3-star hotel

₹ 8161

1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Penang 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 August, 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 386 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Penang, with an average rainfall of 76 mm.

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Plane

When flying to Penang, you’ll arrive at Penang Intl (PEN), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Penang from India departs from Coimbatore and takes around 19h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Penang is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 294 km from Penang. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Galaxy Asia Car Rental, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Penang Komtar Bus Terminal - George Town, located 0.3 km from the city centre of Penang. Penang Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal is also a commonly used station, and is 9 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Penang, you’ll arrive at Penang Intl (PEN), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Penang from India departs from Coimbatore and takes around 19h 15m.

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Airports near Penang

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PENPenang Intl

Airlines serving Penang

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Etihad Airways

Good (1,203 reviews)

Singapore Airlines

Excellent (1,292 reviews)

Cathay Pacific

Good (853 reviews)

JetBlue

Good (2,922 reviews)

Malaysia Airlines

Good (254 reviews)

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Where to stay in Penang

Average rates range from around ₹ 5,092 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 6,520 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penang

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Gurney Bay Hotel, A Parkroyal Partner Hotel

4 stars

Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)

₹ 5,964+

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Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang

5 stars

Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)

₹ 15,073+

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Royale Chulan Penang

4 stars

Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)

₹ 5,139+

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Flamingo Hotel by the Beach, Penang

4 stars

Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)

₹ 4,255+

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Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang

4 stars

Good (7.5, Good reviews)

₹ 2,895+

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Rainbow Paradise Beach Resort

4 stars

Good (7.1, Good reviews)

₹ 1,788+

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Hiring a car in Penang costs ₹ 3,564 per day, on average, or ₹ 10,691 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 38 per litre in Penang (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.

Hiring a car in Penang costs ₹ 3,564 per day, on average, or ₹ 10,691 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 38 per litre in Penang (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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You're Going to Love Penang

When to visit Penang

How to Get to Penang

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Where to stay in popular areas of Penang

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