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

Butterworth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Butterworth

With a population of 107,591, Butterworth is a must-see destination in Penang, Malaysia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Butterworth to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Butterworth

Butterworth in June
Estimated hotel price
$29
1 night at 3-star hotel
Butterworth in June
Estimated hotel price
$29
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Butterworth in January, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is September, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 360 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Butterworth, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Butterworth

Plane

When flying to Butterworth, you’ll arrive at Penang Intl (PEN), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Butterworth from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 11h 10m.

Train

The train station in Butterworth is called Butterworth Butterworth Railway Station, and is located 0.9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Butterworth is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 290 km from Butterworth. You’ll find branches of Paradise and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Butterworth Penang Sentral Bus Station, located 0.8 km from the city centre of Butterworth. Butterworth Caltex @ Chai Leng Park is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Butterworth, you’ll arrive at Penang Intl (PEN), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Butterworth from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 11h 10m.

Train

The train station in Butterworth is called Butterworth Butterworth Railway Station, and is located 0.9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Butterworth is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 290 km from Butterworth. You’ll find branches of Paradise and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Butterworth Penang Sentral Bus Station, located 0.8 km from the city centre of Butterworth. Butterworth Caltex @ Chai Leng Park is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Butterworth

LGKLangkawi
AORAlor Setar
PENPenang Intl

Airlines serving Butterworth

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,251 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Butterworth

Average rates range from around $60 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $81 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Butterworth

Most booked hotels in Butterworth

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Gurney Bay Hotel, A Parkroyal Partner Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$105+
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Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$278+
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Flamingo Hotel by the Beach, Penang
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$77+
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Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$55+
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Hiring a car in Butterworth

Expect to pay $0.71 per litre in Butterworth (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. Compact (Nissan Almera or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Butterworth, while also 12% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $0.71 per litre in Butterworth (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. Compact (Nissan Almera or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Butterworth, while also 12% cheaper than other types, on average.

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