Penang is a pretty affordable place to travel. For a budget trip, plan to spend $35-$45 USD per day. For a comfortable trip, plan to spend $50-$70 USD per day.

How much should I budget for a trip to Penang?

How much money will you need for your trip to Penang? You should plan to spend around RM389 ($92) per day on your vacation in Penang, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, RM127 ($30) on meals for one day and RM47 ($11) on local transportation.

How many days in Penang is enough?

A five-day stay is ideal for Penang - you can explore further afield as well as enjoy Georgetown, with its awesome food, great street art and generally pleasant vibe! We absolutely loved Penang and could have spent longer than 3 nights there for sure.

What is there to do in Penang cheap?

Top 10 Cheap and Free Activities in George Town, PenangVisit the Botanical Gardens.Check out the Kek Lok Si Temple.Enjoy a performance at the Penang PAC.Attend a reading event.Browse the weekend market at Straits Quay.Visit the Sri Mahamariamman Temple.Enjoy the Batu Ferringhi beach at sunset.More items •Jul 21, 2018

What is the best time of year to visit Penang?

Best Time to Visit PenangNovember to January: This is the best time to go to Penang as the weather is very pleasant and conducive for sightseeing. February to April: This is a quieter time to visit Penang as many of the tourists have left after the New Year celebrations.More items

How do you get to Penang from Singapore?

How to go to Penang from SingaporeWoodlands Train Checkpoint – JB Sentral. At Woodlands Train Checkpoint, where your train journey starts, take the KTM shuttle train to JB Sentral. From JB Sentral to Gemas. From Gemas to KL Sentral. From KL Sentral to Butterworth. From Butterworth to Georgetown(Penang Island) by Ferry.