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

Kulim travel guide

Kulim Tourism | Kulim Guide

You're Going to Love Kulim

With a population of 170,889, Kulim is a must-see destination in Kedah, Malaysia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kulim has to offer.

When to visit Kulim

Kulim in May
Estimated hotel price
$26
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kulim in May
Estimated hotel price
$26
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kulim

Plane

Although Kulim doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Penang Intl (PEN), which is located 32 km from Kulim. The shortest flight to Kulim from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 10h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Kulim is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 277 km from Kulim. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Galaxy Asia Car Rental, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Plane

Although Kulim doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Penang Intl (PEN), which is located 32 km from Kulim. The shortest flight to Kulim from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 10h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Kulim is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 277 km from Kulim. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Galaxy Asia Car Rental, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Airports near Kulim

IPHIpoh
LGKLangkawi
PENPenang Intl

Airlines serving Kulim

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,887 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,180 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,571 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,592 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,929 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,936 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,495 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,237 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (202 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kulim

Hiring a car in Kulim

Expect to pay $1.35 per litre in Kulim (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $16.20 and $21.60.

Expect to pay $1.35 per litre in Kulim (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $16.20 and $21.60.