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

Kuala Terengganu travel guide

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With a population of 285,065, Kuala Terengganu is the largest city in Terengganu, Malaysia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kuala Terengganu has to offer.

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When to visit Kuala Terengganu

Kuala Terengganu in March
Estimated hotel price
$29
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kuala Terengganu in March
Estimated hotel price
$29
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kuala Terengganu in April, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 22 °C, with an average temperature of 24 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 640 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Kuala Terengganu, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Kuala Terengganu

Plane

When flying to Kuala Terengganu, you’ll arrive at Kuala Terengganu Sultan Mahmood (TGG), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kuala Terengganu from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 21h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Kuala Terengganu is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 292 km from Kuala Terengganu. You’ll find branches of Paradise and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kuala Terengganu Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, located 10 km from the city centre of Kuala Terengganu. Kuala Terengganu Hentian Bas Mpkt is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Kuala Terengganu, you’ll arrive at Kuala Terengganu Sultan Mahmood (TGG), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kuala Terengganu from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 21h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Kuala Terengganu is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 292 km from Kuala Terengganu. You’ll find branches of Paradise and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kuala Terengganu Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, located 10 km from the city centre of Kuala Terengganu. Kuala Terengganu Hentian Bas Mpkt is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Kuala Terengganu

TGGKuala Terengganu Sultan Mahmood
KBRKota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa
KTEKerteh

Airlines serving Kuala Terengganu

Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (857 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (72 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (72 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (206 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (91 reviews)
Air Mauritius
Good (20 reviews)
Royal Brunei Airlines
Okay (7 reviews)
Firefly
Good (31 reviews)
MAI
Excellent (5 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kuala Terengganu

Average rates range from around $44 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $79 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Kuala Terengganu, with prices from $16 to $167 per night. is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Kuala Terengganu are about 100% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kuala Terengganu

Most booked hotels in Kuala Terengganu

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Hotel Grand Continental Kuala Terengganu
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$61+
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Felda Residence Kuala Terengganu
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$61+
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Primula Beach Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$79+
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Duyong Marina & Resort
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$69+
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Sutra Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$66+
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Hiring a car in Kuala Terengganu

Expect to pay $0.71 per litre in Kuala Terengganu (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 Kuala Terengganu is Premium (Toyota Alphard or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Perodua Viva or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $0.71 per litre in Kuala Terengganu (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 Kuala Terengganu is Premium (Toyota Alphard or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Perodua Viva or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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