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

Malacca travel guide

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You're Going to Love Malacca

With a population of 180,671, Malacca is the largest city in Melaka, Malaysia by the number of inhabitants. 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 Malacca has to offer.

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When to visit Malacca

Malacca in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6816
1 night at 3-star hotel
Malacca in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6816
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Malacca 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 December, 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 240 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Malacca, with an average rainfall of 90 mm.

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How to Get to Malacca

Plane

When flying to Malacca, you’ll arrive at Malacca Batu Berendum (MKZ), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Malacca is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 76 miles from Malacca. You’ll find branches of Paradise and R&R Rent A Car, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Plane

When flying to Malacca, you’ll arrive at Malacca Batu Berendum (MKZ), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Malacca is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 76 miles from Malacca. You’ll find branches of Paradise and R&R Rent A Car, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Airports near Malacca

KULKuala Lumpur Intl
SZBKuala Lumpur Subang
MKZMalacca Batu Berendum

Airlines serving Malacca

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (983 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,680 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,388 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,383 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,785 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,398 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
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Where to stay in Malacca

From 5-star hotels such as the Holiday Inn Melaka By IHG to great affordable options like the Heng Ann Guest House, Malacca offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 2,827 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 5,669 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Malacca

Most booked hotels in Malacca

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DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,566+
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Hatten Hotel Melaka
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,986+
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Swiss-Garden Hotel Melaka
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,796+
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ibis Melaka
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,729+
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Hiring a car in Malacca

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Malacca (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 Malacca (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.

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