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Where to stay
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Alor Setar travel guide

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With a population of 217,368, Alor Setar is a must-see destination in Kedah, 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 Alor Setar has to offer.

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When to visit Alor Setar

Alor Setar in August
Estimated hotel price
$23
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alor Setar in August
Estimated hotel price
$23
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Alor Setar 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 21 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 320 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Alor Setar, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Alor Setar

Plane

When flying to Alor Setar, you’ll arrive at Alor Setar (AOR), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Alor Setar from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 21h 20m.

Train

The train station in Alor Setar is called Alor Setar Alor Setar Railway Station, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Alor Setar is to pick up a car hire from Penang, which is about 49 miles from Alor Setar. You’ll find branches of Galaxy Asia Car Rental and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Penang.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Alor Setar Alor Setar, Hentian Bas Pekan Rabu, located 0.6 miles from the city centre of Alor Setar. Alor Setar Shahab Perdana Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Alor Setar, you’ll arrive at Alor Setar (AOR), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Alor Setar from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 21h 20m.

Train

The train station in Alor Setar is called Alor Setar Alor Setar Railway Station, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Alor Setar is to pick up a car hire from Penang, which is about 49 miles from Alor Setar. You’ll find branches of Galaxy Asia Car Rental and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Penang.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Alor Setar Alor Setar, Hentian Bas Pekan Rabu, located 0.6 miles from the city centre of Alor Setar. Alor Setar Shahab Perdana Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Alor Setar

LGKLangkawi
AORAlor Setar
PENPenang Intl

Airlines serving Alor Setar

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,447 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,217 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,973 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
JetBlue
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Malaysia Airlines
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Where to stay in Alor Setar

Average rates range from around $44 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $35 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alor Setar

Most booked hotels in Alor Setar

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Rainbow Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$23+
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Grand Alora Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$72+
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Hiring a car in Alor Setar

Expect to pay $0.71 per litre in Alor Setar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $8.45 and $11.26. The most frequently booked car type in Alor Setar is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Perodua Viva or similar) is, on average, 12% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $0.71 per litre in Alor Setar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $8.45 and $11.26. The most frequently booked car type in Alor Setar is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Perodua Viva or similar) is, on average, 12% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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