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

Sibu travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sibu

With a population of 198,239, Sibu 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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sibu has to offer.

When to visit Sibu

Sibu in October
Estimated hotel price
$29
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sibu in October
Estimated hotel price
$29
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sibu in February, 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 January, when precipitation is around 360 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Sibu, with an average rainfall of 180 mm.

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How to Get to Sibu

Plane

When flying to Sibu, you’ll arrive at Sibu (SBW), which is located 19 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sibu is to pick up a car hire from Kuching, which is about 185 km from Sibu. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Agtran, among others, in Kuching.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Sibu Bus Station, located 4 km from the city centre of Sibu. Sibu Selangau is also a commonly used station, and is 62 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Sibu, you’ll arrive at Sibu (SBW), which is located 19 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sibu is to pick up a car hire from Kuching, which is about 185 km from Sibu. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Agtran, among others, in Kuching.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Sibu Bus Station, located 4 km from the city centre of Sibu. Sibu Selangau is also a commonly used station, and is 62 km from the city centre.

Airports near Sibu

SBWSibu
MKMMukah

Airlines serving Sibu

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)
Firefly
Good (31 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sibu

Average rates range from around $48 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $132 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sibu

Hiring a car in Sibu

Expect to pay $0.71 per litre in Sibu (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 Sibu (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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