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

Miri travel guide

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With a population of 228.212, Miri is a must-see destination in Sarawak, Malaysia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Miri has to offer.

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When to visit Miri

Miri in March
Estimated hotel price
$68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Miri in March
Estimated hotel price
$68
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Miri in March, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 350 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Miri, with an average rainfall of 150 mm.

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How to Get to Miri

Plane

When flying to Miri, you’ll arrive at Miri (MYY), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Miri from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 12h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Miri is to pick up a car hire from Kota Kinabalu, which is about 287 km from Miri. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Kota Kinabalu.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Miri Simpang Jawa, located 2.5 km from the city centre of Miri. Miri Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Miri, you’ll arrive at Miri (MYY), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Miri from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 12h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Miri is to pick up a car hire from Kota Kinabalu, which is about 287 km from Miri. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Kota Kinabalu.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Miri Simpang Jawa, located 2.5 km from the city centre of Miri. Miri Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 km from the city centre.

Airports near Miri

MZVMulu
MYYMiri
LMNLimbang

Airlines serving Miri

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
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)
Scoot
Good (303 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (206 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (91 reviews)
Firefly
Good (31 reviews)
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Where to stay in Miri

Average rates range from around $41 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $78 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Miri

Most booked hotels in Miri

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Kingwood Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$59+
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Pullman Miri Waterfront
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$78+
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Miri Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$30+
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Meritz Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$59+
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Hiring a car in Miri

Expect to pay $0.71 per litre in Miri (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. Economy (Honda City or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Miri, while also 16% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $0.71 per litre in Miri (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. Economy (Honda City or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Miri, while also 16% cheaper than other types, on average.

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