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

Kuala Terengganu travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kuala Terengganu

With a population of 285.065, Kuala Terengganu is the largest city in Terengganu, Malaysia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kuala Terengganu to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Kuala Terengganu

Kuala Terengganu in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2057
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kuala Terengganu in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2057
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kuala Terengganu 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 24 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 640 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Kuala Terengganu, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Kuala Terengganu

Plane

When flying to Kuala Terengganu, you’ll arrive at Kuala Terengganu Sultan Mahmood (TGG), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kuala Terengganu from India departs from Bengaluru and takes around 26h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Kuala Terengganu is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 292 km from Kuala Terengganu. You’ll find branches of Paradise and R&R Rent A Car, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Plane

When flying to Kuala Terengganu, you’ll arrive at Kuala Terengganu Sultan Mahmood (TGG), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kuala Terengganu from India departs from Bengaluru and takes around 26h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Kuala Terengganu is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 292 km from Kuala Terengganu. You’ll find branches of Paradise and R&R Rent A Car, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Airlines serving Kuala Terengganu

Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,943 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,036 reviews)
Scoot
Good (337 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (94 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (88 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (235 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (143 reviews)
Air Mauritius
Good (27 reviews)
Royal Brunei Airlines
Good (10 reviews)
Firefly
Good (35 reviews)
MAI
Excellent (8 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kuala Terengganu

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,604 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 2,024 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kuala Terengganu

Most booked hotels in Kuala Terengganu

Hotel Yt Midtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,372+
Hotel Seri Malaysia Kuala Terengganu
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 2,657+

Hiring a car in Kuala Terengganu

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Kuala Terengganu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,298 and ₹ 1,731.

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Kuala Terengganu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,298 and ₹ 1,731.