George Town travel guide
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You're Going to Love George Town
With a population of 300.000, George Town is the largest city in Penang, Malaysia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in George Town to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in George Town
If you’re looking for affordable options, Penang Kitchen, All day dining (218D Jalan Macalister) and Restaurant Blanc Penang (228 Macalister Road) are great picks.
When to visit George Town
Looking for warm weather? Then head to George Town in January, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is August, when it can get as cold as 24 °C, with an average temperature of 27 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 375 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in George Town, with an average rainfall of 61 mm.
How to Get to George Town
Plane
When flying to George Town, you’ll arrive at Penang Intl (PEN), which is located 15 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to George Town include MAI, AirAsia and China Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to George Town departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 1h.
Car
Another option to get to George Town is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 294 km from George Town. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Galaxy Asia Car Rental, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.
Bus
The most popular bus station is George Town Bukit Dumbar Permai, located 5 km from the city centre of George Town. George Town Cititel Hotel is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving George Town
Where to stay in George Town
From 5-star hotels such as the Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang to great affordable options like the Rangoon Residence, George Town offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 146 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 316 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Old Penang Hotel - Penang Times Square and Noordin Mews.
Where to stay in popular areas of George Town
Most booked hotels in George Town
Hiring a car in George Town
Hiring a car in George Town costs RM 217 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 29% more expensive than at Penang Intl.
Expect to pay RM 2.02 per litre in George Town (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 24.18 and RM 32.23. Full-size (Perodua Bezza or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in George Town, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.