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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ipoh to see all of its attractions.
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 2 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ipoh from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
The train station in Ipoh is called Ipoh Ipoh Railway Station, and is located 1.8 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Ipoh is to pick up a car hire from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 174 km from Ipoh. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Suria Car Rental, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Ipoh Amanjaya Bus Terminal, located 10 km from the city centre of Ipoh. Ipoh Jalan Bendahara is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Ipoh
Where to stay in Ipoh
Average rates range from around S$ 41 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 131 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
Hiring a car in Ipoh costs S$ 46 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Ipoh.
Expect to pay S$ 0.59 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 S$ 7.04 and S$ 9.38. Compact (Perodua Axia or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ipoh, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.