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

Tanah Rata travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tanah Rata

With a population of 7.000, Tanah Rata is a must-see destination in Pahang, Malaysia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Tanah Rata to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Tanah Rata

Tanah Rata in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7480
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tanah Rata in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7480
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tanah Rata in March, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 13 °C, with an average temperature of 17 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 340 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Tanah Rata, with an average rainfall of 118 mm.

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How to Get to Tanah Rata

Plane

Although Tanah Rata doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ipoh (IPH), which is located 34 km from Tanah Rata.

Car

Another option to get to Tanah Rata is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 151 km from Tanah Rata. You’ll find branches of Paradise and R&R Rent A Car, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Plane

Although Tanah Rata doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ipoh (IPH), which is located 34 km from Tanah Rata.

Car

Another option to get to Tanah Rata is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 151 km from Tanah Rata. You’ll find branches of Paradise and R&R Rent A Car, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Airports near Tanah Rata

IPHIpoh
PENPenang Intl
SZBKuala Lumpur Subang

Airlines serving Tanah Rata

Lufthansa
Good (8,281 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,107 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,388 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,546 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,381 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,782 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,397 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tanah Rata

From 5-star hotels such as the Cameron Highlands Resort to great affordable options like the Zenith Hotel Cameron, Tanah Rata offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 3,321 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 14,466 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tanah Rata

Most booked hotels in Tanah Rata

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Hotel De'La Ferns Cameron Highlands
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,314+
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Snooze Cameron Highlands
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 1,518+
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Heritage Hotel Cameron Highlands
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,081+
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Century Pines Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,548+
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Copthorne Hotel Cameron Highlands
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 4,270+
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Hiring a car in Tanah Rata

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Tanah Rata (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 Tanah Rata (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.