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

Jitra travel guide

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You're Going to Love Jitra

With a population of 63,489, Jitra is a must-see destination in Kedah, Malaysia.

When to visit Jitra

Jitra in April
Estimated hotel price
$25
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jitra in April
Estimated hotel price
$25
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Jitra

Plane

When flying to Jitra, you’ll arrive at Alor Setar (AOR), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Jitra from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 21h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Jitra is to pick up a car hire from Penang, which is about 59 miles from Jitra. You’ll find branches of Galaxy Asia Car Rental and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Penang.

Plane

When flying to Jitra, you’ll arrive at Alor Setar (AOR), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Jitra from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 21h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Jitra is to pick up a car hire from Penang, which is about 59 miles from Jitra. You’ll find branches of Galaxy Asia Car Rental and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Penang.

Airports near Jitra

LGKLangkawi
AORAlor Setar
PENPenang Intl

Airlines serving Jitra

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 Jitra

Average rates range from around $39 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $141 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jitra

Hiring a car in Jitra

Expect to pay $0.71 per litre in Jitra (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 Jitra is Compact (Proton Persona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Perodua Viva or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $0.71 per litre in Jitra (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 Jitra is Compact (Proton Persona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Perodua Viva or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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