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

Shah Alam travel guide

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You're Going to Love Shah Alam

With a population of 481,654, Shah Alam is a must-see destination in Selangor, Malaysia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Shah Alam deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Shah Alam

Shah Alam in June
Estimated hotel price
$67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shah Alam in June
Estimated hotel price
$67
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Shah Alam

Plane

When flying to Shah Alam, you’ll arrive at Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB), which is located 8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Shah Alam is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 20 km from Shah Alam. You’ll find branches of Paradise and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Shah Alam Bus Terminal (Seksyen 13), located 3 km from the city centre of Shah Alam. Shah Alam Bus Terminal (Seksyen 17) is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Shah Alam, you’ll arrive at Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB), which is located 8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Shah Alam is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 20 km from Shah Alam. You’ll find branches of Paradise and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Shah Alam Bus Terminal (Seksyen 13), located 3 km from the city centre of Shah Alam. Shah Alam Bus Terminal (Seksyen 17) is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Shah Alam

KULKuala Lumpur Intl
SZBKuala Lumpur Subang
MKZMalacca Batu Berendum

Airlines serving Shah Alam

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,248 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,969 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shah Alam

Average rates range from around $42 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $66 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shah Alam

Most booked hotels in Shah Alam

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One World Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$148+
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Sunway Resort Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$249+
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Concorde Hotel Shah Alam
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$69+
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Hilton Petaling Jaya
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$122+
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Sunway Pyramid Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$116+
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The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$97+
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Hiring a car in Shah Alam

Expect to pay $0.71 per litre in Shah Alam (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.

Expect to pay $0.71 per litre in Shah Alam (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.

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