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December to February is dry season with less rainfall. Avoid September-October for best weather
Yes, Penang is very safe. Watch for pickpockets in tourist areas and use Grab instead of unlicensed taxis
Grab around RM30 (30 min). Rapid Penang buses 102 and 401 are cheaper. Airport taxi more expensive but available at arrivals
Most nationalities get 90 days visa-free. Check Malaysian visa requirements for your specific nationality
Char Kuey Teow (fried noodles), Assam Laksa (sour soup), Nasi Kandar (curry rice), and Cendol (dessert)
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Penang
Use Grab only for taxis. Avoid negotiating with street taxi drivers - they often overcharge tourists
Best street food stalls are the busiest ones. Follow locals for the best Char Kuey Teow and Laksa
Get the weekly Rapid Passport (RM30) for unlimited buses. Much cheaper than single tickets
George Town heritage zone is walkable. Wear comfortable shoes for street art and temple exploration
Card payments are widespread but keep some cash for small vendors and hawker stalls
Penang Ferry from Butterworth is cheap with great views. Free for pedestrians from George Town to Butterworth
Book Penang Hill tickets online in advance especially on weekends and holidays. Queues can be very long
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Weather
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1.4 RM~0.36 $
Moovit
Rapid Penang: distance-based from 1.40 RM (up to 7 km) to 5 RM (35+ km). Cash payment, no change given. Weekly Rapid Passport 30 RM unlimited. Children 7-12 and seniors half fare
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2 RM~0.51 $
Butterworth — Georgetown ferry: 2 RM adults, 1 RM children 5-11. Travel time 10-15 minutes. Every 20 min at peak hours. Card payment only (no cash). Cars not carried on new ferries
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6 RM~1.5 $
Grab
Base fare 6 RM, then ~2 RM/km. Grab is cheaper than regular taxis — airport to Georgetown ~30 RM (Grab) vs ~50 RM (taxi). Grab accepts cards, taxis cash only. No Uber in Penang
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2 RM~0.51 $
LinkBike
LinkBike (Penang bike share): first 30 minutes free, then 1 RM/hour. Day pass 2 RM, weekly 10 RM, annual 30 RM. Stations throughout Georgetown. Registration via app required
| location.transport.title | location.transport.price | location.transport.app | location.transport.note |
|---|---|---|---|
location.transport.bus | 1.4 RM ~0.36 $ | Moovit | Rapid Penang: distance-based from 1.40 RM (up to 7 km) to 5 RM (35+ km). Cash payment, no change given. Weekly Rapid Passport 30 RM unlimited. Children 7-12 and seniors half fare |
location.transport.ferry | 2 RM ~0.51 $ | — | Butterworth — Georgetown ferry: 2 RM adults, 1 RM children 5-11. Travel time 10-15 minutes. Every 20 min at peak hours. Card payment only (no cash). Cars not carried on new ferries |
location.transport.taxi | 6 RM ~1.5 $ | Grab | Base fare 6 RM, then ~2 RM/km. Grab is cheaper than regular taxis — airport to Georgetown ~30 RM (Grab) vs ~50 RM (taxi). Grab accepts cards, taxis cash only. No Uber in Penang |
location.transport.bike | 2 RM ~0.51 $ | LinkBike | LinkBike (Penang bike share): first 30 minutes free, then 1 RM/hour. Day pass 2 RM, weekly 10 RM, annual 30 RM. Stations throughout Georgetown. Registration via app required |
Daily Budget
Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Lunch
20 - 35 RM
~27.5 $
Restaurant dinner
80 - 150 RM
~115 $
Breakfast
15 - 25 RM
~20.0 $
Street Food
Local dish
8 - 15 RM
~11.5 $
Drinks
Coffee
8 - 15 RM
~11.5 $
Beer in bar
18 - 25 RM
~21.5 $
Local beer
8 - 12 RM
~10.0 $
Imported beer
15 - 22 RM
~18.5 $
Wine bottle
60 - 120 RM
~90.0 $
Fast Food
Big Mac
15 - 18 RM
~16.5 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
2 - 4 RM
~3.0 $
Cigarettes
18 - 25 RM
~21.5 $
Weekly groceries
150 - 250 RM
~200 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
