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

Kuantan travel guide

Kuantan Tourism | Kuantan Guide

You're Going to Love Kuantan

With a population of 366,229, Kuantan is the largest city in Pahang, Malaysia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Kuantan deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Kuantan

Kuantan in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kuantan in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5104
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kuantan 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 25 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 440 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Kuantan, with an average rainfall of 160 mm.

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How to Get to Kuantan

Plane

When flying to Kuantan, you’ll arrive at Kuantan (KUA), which is located 8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kuantan is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 122 miles from Kuantan. You’ll find branches of Paradise and R&R Rent A Car, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Plane

When flying to Kuantan, you’ll arrive at Kuantan (KUA), which is located 8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kuantan is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 122 miles from Kuantan. You’ll find branches of Paradise and R&R Rent A Car, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Airports near Kuantan

KUAKuantan
TODTioman Island
KTEKerteh

Airlines serving Kuantan

British Airways
Good (8,265 reviews)
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 (1,944 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,036 reviews)
Scoot
Good (337 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (143 reviews)
Air Mauritius
Good (27 reviews)
Firefly
Good (35 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kuantan

From 5-star hotels such as the Zenith Kuantan to great affordable options like the Sri Manja Boutique Hotel, Kuantan offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 2,345 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 5,536 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kuantan

Most booked hotels in Kuantan

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Hyatt Regency Kuantan Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,869+
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AC Hotels by Marriott Kuantan
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,504+
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Zenith Kuantan
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,314+
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Hotel Sentral Kuantan
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,752+
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Shahzan Hotel Kuantan, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,847+
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Hiring a car in Kuantan

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Kuantan (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. Economy (Honda City or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kuantan, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Kuantan (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. Economy (Honda City or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kuantan, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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