Is Penang Expensive?

Is Penang expensive to visit?

Penang is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $104. Compared to the rest of Asia, it is a somewhat more expensive place to visit. It's ranked in the top 25% of cities in Asia for its overall travel costs, comparable to places like Suzhou and Sendai.

Penang, Malaysia

How expensive is Penang?

The average cost of traveling to Penang can vary widely based on many factors, but our calculations based on previous travlers show that the average daily cost is $104 (U.S. Dollars). Your travel style, accommodation preferences, dining choices, and trip duration can alter your individual budget, as you can find a wide array of accommodation, food, and entertainment options available for your visit. Sticking to mid-range hotels, affordable restaurants, and public transit when available can keep your costs close to this calculated average. See more travel costs for Penang here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Penang?

Based on our calculations from previous travelers, a weekend trip to Penang will cost around $312 per person. This amount includes sightseeing activities, hotels, restaurants, local transportation, and other travel expenses. For two people, a weekend trip would cost $623.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Penang?

On average, a one week trip to Penang costs about $727 per person. This is based on the previous expenses of actual travelers, and includes accommodation, food, activities, local transportation, and more. For two people, a one week trip costs $1,455.

Is it expensive to backpack in Penang?

With more than 10 hostels in the area, Penang is a popular backpacker destination for travelers looking to stay on a tight budget and have a fun time along the way. Here, hostels cost an average of $8 per night for a dorm bed, with private rooms being more expensive. (See hostel prices in Penang here.) It's also common to see a wide range in prices, as the cheapest hostels here cost $2, but the most expensive can be more than $12 per night.

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Penang.

• $10 for a dorm bed at House of Journey
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• $11 for a dorm bed at The Frame Guesthouse
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• $2 for a dorm bed at EZ Social Hostel
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How expensive are sightseeing activities in Penang?

Activities and things to do in Penang can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $49 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is more than the country's average of $26.

• Penang Tour With Your Experience Personal Driver : $100
• Penang Full-Day Private Customizable Tour with Pick Up: $150
• Penang City & Temple Tour with Penang Hill(Fast Lane) & Kek Lok Si: $84
• Street of Harmony Walking Tour: $45
• Penang Touring Adventure (Heritage,Street Food,True Nature Beauty,Countryside): $56
• Penang Half Day City Tour Including Tropical Spice Garden: $65
• Private Tour: Top Seven Wonders of Penang City Tour: $80
• Entopia Butterfly Farm & Tropical Spice Garden Tour: $81

Is food expensive in Penang?

Food in Penang can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $33 on food per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $18. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

• Food Tour at Penang - Eat Like a Local, Feel Like a Local: $120
• Penang Food Tour - Georgetown: $62
• Dinner at Penang Hill Including Train Ride: $141
• Chef Samuel's Private Malaysian Cooking Class with Wet Market Tour: $116
• 3-Hour Heritage on a Plate Dinner Hop in George Town Penang: $65
• Cooking Classes In Penang By Penang Chiak: $93

Is transportation expensive in Penang?

Exploring local transportation in Penang shows that the price can vary greatly by the type of transportation used. On average, previous travelers have spent $12 per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $12. If you want to save money, use public transit as it's much cheaper than taxis or private drivers.

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We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.