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 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is October, when it can get as cold as 22 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 320 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Ipoh, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.
How to Get to Ipoh
Plane
When flying to Ipoh, you’ll arrive at Ipoh (IPH), which is located 1 mile from the city centre.
Train
The train station in Ipoh is called Ipoh Ipoh Railway Station, and is located 1.1 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Ipoh is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 108 miles from Ipoh. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Galaxy Asia Car Rental, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Ipoh Amanjaya Bus Terminal, located 6 miles from the city centre of Ipoh. Ipoh Jalan Bendahara is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Ipoh
Where to stay in Ipoh
Average rates range from around AED 109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 363 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ipoh
Most booked hotels in Ipoh
Hiring a car in Ipoh
Expect to pay AED 1.58 per litre in Ipoh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 18.95 and AED 25.27. The most frequently booked car type in Ipoh is Intermediate (Toyota Avanza or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.