Malmö travel guide

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You're Going to Love Malmö

With a population of 261,548, Malmö is the largest city in Skane Lan, Sweden by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Malmö to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Malmö

Malmö in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Malmö in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 142
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Malmö in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -2 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Malmö, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Malmö

Plane

When flying to Malmö, you’ll arrive at Malmö (MMX), which is located 25 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Malmö from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 41h 35m.

Train

Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Malmö is the busiest station in Malmö. Another popular train station is Malmö Hyllie, located 5 km from the centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Malmö, including FlixBus, Vy and Flygbussarna. From Copenhagen, the bus ride to Malmö takes 68 km and will cost you around S$ 49. From Gothenburg, the ticket costs about S$ 59 for a journey of 330 km. Malmö’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Malmö, you’ll arrive at Malmö (MMX), which is located 25 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Malmö from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 41h 35m.

Train

Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Malmö is the busiest station in Malmö. Another popular train station is Malmö Hyllie, located 5 km from the centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Malmö, including FlixBus, Vy and Flygbussarna. From Copenhagen, the bus ride to Malmö takes 68 km and will cost you around S$ 49. From Gothenburg, the ticket costs about S$ 59 for a journey of 330 km. Malmö’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Malmö

Airlines serving Malmö

Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,453 reviews)
EL AL
Good (323 reviews)
Wizz Air Malta
Good (219 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (755 reviews)
Braathens Regional Aviation
Excellent (1 reviews)

Where to stay in Malmö

Average rates range from around S$ 118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 112 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Malmö, with prices from S$ 37 to S$ 1,233 per night. Väster is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Malmö are about 76% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Malmö

Most booked hotels in Malmö

Hotel N Hostel Malmö City
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 87+
Radisson Blu Hotel, Malmo
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 134+
Best Western Malmo Arena Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 120+
Profilhotels Garden
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
S$ 100+
Moment Hotels
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
S$ 92+
Good Morning+ Malmö
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
S$ 97+

Hiring a car in Malmö

Expect to pay S$ 2.45 per litre in Malmö (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 29.30 and S$ 39.06. The most frequently booked car type in Malmö is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Niro or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.45 per litre in Malmö (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 29.30 and S$ 39.06. The most frequently booked car type in Malmö is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Niro or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.