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

Tanah Rata travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tanah Rata

With a population of 7,000, Tanah Rata is a must-see destination in Pahang, Malaysia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Tanah Rata deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Tanah Rata

Tanah Rata in April
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tanah Rata in April
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tanah Rata in March, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 13 °C, with an average temperature of 17 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 340 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Tanah Rata, with an average rainfall of 118 mm.

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How to Get to Tanah Rata

Plane

Although Tanah Rata doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ipoh (IPH), which is located 34 km from Tanah Rata. The shortest flight to Tanah Rata from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 29h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Tanah Rata is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 151 km from Tanah Rata. You’ll find branches of Paradise and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Plane

Although Tanah Rata doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ipoh (IPH), which is located 34 km from Tanah Rata. The shortest flight to Tanah Rata from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 29h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Tanah Rata is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 151 km from Tanah Rata. You’ll find branches of Paradise and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Airports near Tanah Rata

IPHIpoh
PENPenang Intl
SZBKuala Lumpur Subang

Airlines serving Tanah Rata

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 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 (1,447 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,217 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,973 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 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 Tanah Rata

From 5-star hotels such as the Cameron Highlands Resort to great affordable options like the Zenith Hotel Cameron, Tanah Rata offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $64 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $106 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tanah Rata

Most booked hotels in Tanah Rata

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Casadela Rosa
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$47+
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Hotel De' La Ferns, Cameron Highlands
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$66+
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Snooze Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$22+
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Strawberry Park Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$102+
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Heritage Hotel Cameron Highlands
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$47+
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Snooze Too
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$28+
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Hiring a car in Tanah Rata

Expect to pay $0.71 per litre in Tanah Rata (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 Tanah Rata (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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