Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Bukit Mertajam travel guide

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With a population of 212,329, Bukit Mertajam is a must-see destination in Penang, Malaysia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Bukit Mertajam deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Bukit Mertajam

Bukit Mertajam in July
Estimated hotel price
$36
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bukit Mertajam in July
Estimated hotel price
$36
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bukit Mertajam

Plane

When flying to Bukit Mertajam, you’ll arrive at Penang Intl (PEN), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bukit Mertajam from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 11h 10m.

Train

The train station in Bukit Mertajam is called Bukit Mertajam Bukit Mertajam Railway Station, and is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bukit Mertajam is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 282 km from Bukit Mertajam. You’ll find branches of Paradise and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Bukit Mertajam Lorong Usahaniaga, located 0.9 km from the city centre of Bukit Mertajam. Bukit Mertajam Jalan Astton is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Bukit Mertajam, you’ll arrive at Penang Intl (PEN), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bukit Mertajam from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 11h 10m.

Train

The train station in Bukit Mertajam is called Bukit Mertajam Bukit Mertajam Railway Station, and is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bukit Mertajam is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 282 km from Bukit Mertajam. You’ll find branches of Paradise and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Bukit Mertajam Lorong Usahaniaga, located 0.9 km from the city centre of Bukit Mertajam. Bukit Mertajam Jalan Astton is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Bukit Mertajam

LGKLangkawi
AORAlor Setar
PENPenang Intl

Airlines serving Bukit Mertajam

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
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
Good (2,923 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bukit Mertajam

Average rates range from around $49 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $93 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bukit Mertajam

Hiring a car in Bukit Mertajam

Expect to pay $0.71 per litre in Bukit Mertajam (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.

Expect to pay $0.71 per litre in Bukit Mertajam (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.

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