Petaling Jaya travel guide

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You're Going to Love Petaling Jaya

With a population of 520,698, Petaling Jaya 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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Petaling Jaya has to offer.

Where to Eat in Petaling Jaya

If you’re looking for affordable options, Feast - Sheraton Petaling Jaya (Jalan Utara C) and Grand Ballroom - Sheraton Petaling Jaya (Lorong Utara C) are great picks.

When to visit Petaling Jaya

Petaling Jaya in June
Estimated hotel price
RM 286
1 night at 3-star hotel
Petaling Jaya in June
Estimated hotel price
RM 286
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Petaling Jaya in March, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 28 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 330 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Petaling Jaya, with an average rainfall of 129 mm.

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How to Get to Petaling Jaya

Plane

When flying to Petaling Jaya, you’ll arrive at Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Train

KTM Berhad is the only carrier operating train routes to Petaling Jaya. The train journey from Petaling Jaya to Ipoh takes 2h 41m and costs around RM 37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alor Setar, expect to pay about RM 112 for a 4h 49m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Petaling Jaya is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 6 miles from Petaling Jaya. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Galaxy Asia Car Rental, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Petaling Jaya, including KKKL Express, Transtar Travel and Easybook. The most popular bus station is Petaling Jaya Tropicana Golf Club, located 1.7 miles from the city centre of Petaling Jaya. Petaling Jaya Petaling Jaya is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Petaling Jaya, you’ll arrive at Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Train

KTM Berhad is the only carrier operating train routes to Petaling Jaya. The train journey from Petaling Jaya to Ipoh takes 2h 41m and costs around RM 37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alor Setar, expect to pay about RM 112 for a 4h 49m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Petaling Jaya is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 6 miles from Petaling Jaya. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Galaxy Asia Car Rental, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Petaling Jaya, including KKKL Express, Transtar Travel and Easybook. The most popular bus station is Petaling Jaya Tropicana Golf Club, located 1.7 miles from the city centre of Petaling Jaya. Petaling Jaya Petaling Jaya is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Airlines serving Petaling Jaya

Lufthansa
Good (3,989 reviews)
KLM
Good (759 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,778 reviews)
SWISS
Good (862 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,132 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,446 reviews)
Air France
Good (886 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,378 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,463 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,628 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (446 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,627 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (777 reviews)
Finnair
Good (942 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (727 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (777 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (313 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (376 reviews)
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Where to stay in Petaling Jaya

From 5-star hotels such as the Hilton Petaling Jaya to great affordable options like the Artisan Eco Hotel, Petaling Jaya offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 166 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 264 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Strawberry Fields and Sun Inns Hotel Lagoon Sunway. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Petaling Jaya, with prices from RM 42 to RM 1,382 per night. Damansara Perdana is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Petaling Jaya are about 63% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Petaling Jaya

Most booked hotels in Petaling Jaya

Sunway Resort Hotel
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 587+
One World Hotel
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
RM 312+
Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 391+
Sunway Putra Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 233+
Hilton Petaling Jaya
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 330+
Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre - Hotel & Residences
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 424+

Hiring a car in Petaling Jaya

Hiring a car in Petaling Jaya costs RM 175 per day, on average, or RM 1,049 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

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 Kuala Lumpur Intl.

Expect to pay RM 2.05 per litre in Petaling Jaya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 24.58 and RM 32.78. The most frequently booked car type in Petaling Jaya is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Van or similar) is, on average, 22% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Petaling Jaya costs RM 175 per day, on average, or RM 1,049 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

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 Kuala Lumpur Intl.

Expect to pay RM 2.05 per litre in Petaling Jaya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 24.58 and RM 32.78. The most frequently booked car type in Petaling Jaya is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Van or similar) is, on average, 22% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.