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

Taiping travel guide

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You're Going to Love Taiping

With a population of 217 647, Taiping is a must-see destination in Perak, Malaysia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Taiping to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Taiping

Taiping in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2482
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taiping in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2482
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Taiping

Plane

Although Taiping doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ipoh (IPH), which is located 51 km from Taiping.

Train

The train station in Taiping is called Taiping Taiping Railway Station, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Taiping is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 217 km from Taiping. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Galaxy Asia Car Rental, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Taiping Terminal, located 0.7 km from the city centre of Taiping. Taiping Medan Simpang is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Taiping doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ipoh (IPH), which is located 51 km from Taiping.

Train

The train station in Taiping is called Taiping Taiping Railway Station, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Taiping is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 217 km from Taiping. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Galaxy Asia Car Rental, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Taiping Terminal, located 0.7 km from the city centre of Taiping. Taiping Medan Simpang is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Taiping

IPHIpoh
AORAlor Setar
PENPenang Intl

Airlines serving Taiping

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 (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
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 Taiping

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,735 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 1,675 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Taiping

Most booked hotels in Taiping

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Novotel Taiping Perak
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,680+
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Louis Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 1,448+
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SSL Traders Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 1,448+
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Flemington Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 3,662+
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Hotel Taiping Perdana
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
₹ 2,555+
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Hiring a car in Taiping

Expect to pay ₹ 38 per litre in Taiping (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 Taiping (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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