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

Kangar travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kangar

With a population of 63,869, Kangar is the largest city in Perlis, Malaysia by the number of inhabitants.

When to visit Kangar

Kangar in February
Estimated hotel price
$26
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kangar in February
Estimated hotel price
$26
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kangar

Plane

Although Kangar doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Alor Setar (AOR), which is located 35 km from Kangar. The shortest flight to Kangar from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 21h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Kangar is to pick up a car hire from Penang, which is about 115 km from Kangar. You’ll find branches of Galaxy Asia Car Rental and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Penang.

Plane

Although Kangar doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Alor Setar (AOR), which is located 35 km from Kangar. The shortest flight to Kangar from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 21h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Kangar is to pick up a car hire from Penang, which is about 115 km from Kangar. You’ll find branches of Galaxy Asia Car Rental and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Penang.

Airports near Kangar

LGKLangkawi
AORAlor Setar
PENPenang Intl

Airlines serving Kangar

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 Kangar

Average rates range from around $43 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $59 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kangar

Hiring a car in Kangar

Expect to pay $0.71 per litre in Kangar (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 Kangar is Mini (Perodua Viva or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Perodua Axia or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $0.71 per litre in Kangar (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 Kangar is Mini (Perodua Viva or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Perodua Axia or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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