Penang travel guide
Penang Tourism | Penang Guide
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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Penang has to offer.
When to visit Penang
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.
How to Get to Penang
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 Mumbai and takes around 13h 40m.
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 Hawk, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Penang Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, located 9 km from the city centre of Penang. Penang Komtar Bus Terminal - George Town is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Penang
Where to stay in Penang
Average rates range from around ₹ 4,337 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 1,562 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Penang
Most booked hotels in Penang
Hiring a car in Penang
Hiring a car in Penang costs ₹ 3,721 per day, on average, or ₹ 14,883 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
Expect to pay ₹ 36 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 ₹ 430 and ₹ 574. The most frequently booked car type in Penang is Compact (Perodua Axia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Proton Saga or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.