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

Shah Alam travel guide

Shah Alam Tourism | Shah Alam Guide

You're Going to Love Shah Alam

With a population of 481,654, Shah Alam is a must-see destination in Selangor, Malaysia. 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 Shah Alam has to offer.

When to visit Shah Alam

Shah Alam in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5085
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shah Alam in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5085
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Shah Alam

Plane

When flying to Shah Alam, you’ll arrive at Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB), which is located 5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Shah Alam is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 12 miles from Shah Alam. You’ll find branches of Paradise and R&R Rent A Car, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Plane

When flying to Shah Alam, you’ll arrive at Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB), which is located 5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Shah Alam is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 12 miles from Shah Alam. You’ll find branches of Paradise and R&R Rent A Car, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Airports near Shah Alam

KULKuala Lumpur Intl
SZBKuala Lumpur Subang
MKZMalacca Batu Berendum

Airlines serving Shah Alam

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 Shah Alam

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,538 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 4,756 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shah Alam

Most booked hotels in Shah Alam

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Sunway Resort Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,366+
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One World Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,922+
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Concorde Hotel Shah Alam
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,081+
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Hilton Petaling Jaya
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,161+
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Sunway Pyramid Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,619+
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Hiring a car in Shah Alam

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Shah Alam (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 Shah Alam (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.