Ipoh travel guide
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You're Going to Love Ipoh
With a population of 673,318, Ipoh is the largest city in Perak, Malaysia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Ipoh deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Ipoh
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ipoh in May, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is October, when it can get as cold as 71.6 °F, with an average temperature of 78.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 12.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Ipoh, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Ipoh
Plane
When flying to Ipoh, you’ll arrive at Ipoh (IPH), which is located 1 mile from the city center. The shortest flight to Ipoh from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 34h 20m.
Train
The train station in Ipoh is called Ipoh Ipoh Railway Station, and is located 1.1 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Ipoh is to pick up a car rental from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 108 miles from Ipoh. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Avis, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Ipoh Amanjaya Bus Terminal, located 6 miles from downtown Ipoh. Ipoh Jalan Bendahara is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Ipoh
Where to stay in Ipoh
Average rates range from around $30 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $104 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ipoh
Most booked hotels in Ipoh
Renting a car in Ipoh
Expect to pay $1.67 per gallon in Ipoh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $19.99 and $26.65. The most frequently booked car type in Ipoh is Compact (Perodua Alza or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Perodua Viva or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.