Johor Bahru travel guide
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You're Going to Love Johor Bahru
With a population of 802,489, Johor Bahru is the largest city in Johor, 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 Johor Bahru to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Johor Bahru
When to visit Johor Bahru
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Johor Bahru in April, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 22 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 245 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Johor Bahru, with an average rainfall of 140 mm.
How to Get to Johor Bahru
Plane
When flying to Johor Bahru, you’ll arrive at Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl (JHB), which is located 22 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to Johor Bahru include AirAsia, Firefly and Malaysia Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Johor Bahru departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 50m.
Train
The train station in Johor Bahru is called Johor Bahru Jb Sentral Railway Station, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Johor Bahru is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 296 km from Johor Bahru. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Galaxy Asia Car Rental, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Johor Bahru Ksl Hotel, located 2.4 km from the city centre of Johor Bahru. Johor Bahru Taman Ungku Tun Aminah is also a commonly used station, and is 12 km from the city centre.
Airports near Johor Bahru
Airlines serving Johor Bahru
Where to stay in Johor Bahru
From 5-star hotels such as the Amari Johor Bahru to great affordable options like the Belllo Hotel JB Central, Johor Bahru offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 173 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 229 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include OYO 902 Rooms Boutique Hotel and Hotel Zamburger Bliss.
Where to stay in popular areas of Johor Bahru
Most booked hotels in Johor Bahru
Hiring a car in Johor Bahru
Hiring a car in Johor Bahru costs RM 145 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Johor Bahru.
Expect to pay RM 2.02 per litre in Johor Bahru (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. The most frequently booked car type in Johor Bahru is Full-size (Perodua Bezza or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.