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

Miri travel guide

Miri Tourism | Miri Guide

You're Going to Love Miri

With a population of 228,212, Miri is a must-see destination in Sarawak, Malaysia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Miri to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Miri

Miri in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4911
1 night at 3-star hotel
Miri in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4911
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Miri in March, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 350 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Miri, with an average rainfall of 150 mm.

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Temperatures
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How to Get to Miri

Plane

When flying to Miri, you’ll arrive at Miri (MYY), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Miri from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 9h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Miri is to pick up a car hire from Kota Kinabalu, which is about 178 miles from Miri. You’ll find branches of Europcar and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Kota Kinabalu.

Plane

When flying to Miri, you’ll arrive at Miri (MYY), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Miri from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 9h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Miri is to pick up a car hire from Kota Kinabalu, which is about 178 miles from Miri. You’ll find branches of Europcar and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Kota Kinabalu.

Airports near Miri

MZVMulu
MYYMiri

Airlines serving Miri

KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,944 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)
Firefly
Good (35 reviews)
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Where to stay in Miri

From 5-star hotels such as the Pullman Miri Waterfront to great affordable options like the Dynasty Hotel Miri, Miri offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 2,882 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 4,043 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Miri

Most booked hotels in Miri

Pullman Miri Waterfront
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,358+
Meritz Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 3,226+

Hiring a car in Miri

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