Petaling Jaya travel guide
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You're Going to Love Petaling Jaya
With a population of 520.698, Petaling Jaya is a must-see destination in Selangor, Malaysia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Petaling Jaya has to offer.
Where to Eat in Petaling Jaya
If you’re looking for affordable options, Yue - Sheraton Petaling Jaya (Jalan Utara C) and Cinnamon Coffee House (First Avenue) are great picks.
When to visit Petaling Jaya
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Petaling Jaya in March, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 28 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 330 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Petaling Jaya, with an average rainfall of 129 mm.
How to Get to Petaling Jaya
Plane
When flying to Petaling Jaya, you’ll arrive at Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB), which is located 7 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Petaling Jaya is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 10 km from Petaling Jaya. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Galaxy Asia Car Rental, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Petaling Jaya Tropicana Golf Club, located 2.8 km from the city centre of Petaling Jaya. Petaling Jaya Petaling Jaya is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Petaling Jaya
Where to stay in Petaling Jaya
From 5-star hotels such as the Hilton Petaling Jaya to great affordable options like the Artisan Eco Hotel, Petaling Jaya offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 255 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Strawberry Fields and Sun Inns Hotel Lagoon near Sunway Lagoon Theme Park. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Petaling Jaya, with prices from AED 35 to AED 466 per night. Damansara Perdana is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Petaling Jaya are about 69% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Petaling Jaya
Most booked hotels in Petaling Jaya
Hiring a car in Petaling Jaya
Expect to pay AED 1.58 per litre in Petaling Jaya (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 Petaling Jaya is Compact (Hyundai Tucson or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Hyundai Sonata or similar) is, on average, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.