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

Sibu travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sibu

With a population of 198.239, Sibu is a must-see destination in Sarawak, Malaysia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sibu has to offer.

When to visit Sibu

Sibu in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2001
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sibu in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2001
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sibu in February, 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 January, when precipitation is around 360 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Sibu, with an average rainfall of 180 mm.

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How to Get to Sibu

Plane

When flying to Sibu, you’ll arrive at Sibu (SBW), which is located 19 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Sibu, you’ll arrive at Sibu (SBW), which is located 19 km from the city centre.

Airports near Sibu

SBWSibu
MKMMukah

Airlines serving Sibu

Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,943 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,035 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)
MASwings
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Where to stay in Sibu

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,739 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 1,706 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sibu

Hiring a car in Sibu

Expect to pay ₹ 105 per litre in Sibu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,262 and ₹ 1,683. The most frequently booked car type in Sibu is Intermediate (Proton Exora or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Perodua Axia or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 105 per litre in Sibu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,262 and ₹ 1,683. The most frequently booked car type in Sibu is Intermediate (Proton Exora or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Perodua Axia or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.