Sandakan travel guide
Sandakan Tourism | Sandakan Guide
You're Going to Love Sandakan
With a population of 392.288, Sandakan is a must-see destination in Sabah, Malaysia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sandakan has to offer.
When to visit Sandakan
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sandakan in April, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 450 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Sandakan, with an average rainfall of 110 mm.
How to Get to Sandakan
Plane
When flying to Sandakan, you’ll arrive at Sandakan (SDK), which is located 9 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Sandakan is to pick up a car hire from Kota Kinabalu, which is about 227 km from Sandakan. You’ll find branches of NH Travel and KK Rent A Car, among others, in Kota Kinabalu.
Bus
Sandakan’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Sandakan
Where to stay in Sandakan
Average rates range from around $49 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $65 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sandakan
Most booked hotels in Sandakan
Hiring a car in Sandakan
Expect to pay $0.66 per litre in Sandakan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $7.81 and $10.41. The most frequently booked car type in Sandakan is Intermediate (Proton Exora or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Proton Persona or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.