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

Penang travel guide

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You're Going to Love Penang

Penang is a must-see destination in Penang, Malaysia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Penang has to offer.

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When to visit Penang

Penang in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8921
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penang in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8921
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Penang 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 August, 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 386 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Penang, with an average rainfall of 76 mm.

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How to Get to Penang

Plane

When flying to Penang, you’ll arrive at Penang Intl (PEN), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Penang from India departs from Chennai and takes around 9h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Penang is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 294 km from Penang. You’ll find branches of Paradise and R&R Rent A Car, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Plane

When flying to Penang, you’ll arrive at Penang Intl (PEN), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Penang from India departs from Chennai and takes around 9h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Penang is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 294 km from Penang. You’ll find branches of Paradise and R&R Rent A Car, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Airports near Penang

IPHIpoh
LGKLangkawi
PENPenang Intl

Airlines serving Penang

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,387 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,784 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (681 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,093 reviews)
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Where to stay in Penang

Average rates range from around ₹ 3,694 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 9,480 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penang

Most booked hotels in Penang

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Eastern & Oriental Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 18,526+
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Gurney Bay Hotel, A Parkroyal Partner Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,923+
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Cititel Penang
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,840+
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Royale Chulan Penang
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,784+
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Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,030+
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Ixora Hotel Penang
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,132+
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Hiring a car in Penang

Hiring a car in Penang costs ₹ 3,327 per day, on average, or ₹ 16,635 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Penang (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. The most frequently booked car type in Penang is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Penang costs ₹ 3,327 per day, on average, or ₹ 16,635 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Penang (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. The most frequently booked car type in Penang is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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