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Here's some useful tips for budget travellers to Penang. As a travel destination, Penang is neither very expensive nor is it very cheap. It is somewhere in between. Having said that, I am often asked, "How much do I need for an enjoyable trip to Penang?"
Well, to a certain extend, it depends on what you intend to do, where you intend to stay, and so on. To help you get a general idea, I have put together the following daily budget. I am assuming here that you are a budget traveller on a shoestring budget.
Penang Travel Budget
The items are priced in US Dollars.
Finding Budget Accommodation in Penang
If you're coming to Penang on a budget, you'd be pleased to know that there's quite a number of places in George Town as well as in Batu Ferringhi that offers good clean accommodation without costing you an arm and a let. If I am allowed to be biased, I would recommend Hotel Mingood, which happens to belong to a friend of mine. If it is occupied, there are plenty of other places that cost less than US$12.00 per night. Here are some suggestions:
Hutton Lodge, from US$8.25
Baba Guesthouse, from US$7.57
E.T. Budget Guesthouse, from US$6.05
YMCA Penang, from US$6.53
Ali's Ferringhi Guest House, from US$9.63
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Travel tips to stay on a budget in Penang:
- Don't take taxi. I think the same is true anywhere in the world, but if you want to keep to a low budget, get other forms of transportation. For the trip between the airport and the city, take the Rapid Penang Bus no. 401E
- When in George Town, make use of the Free Shuttle Bus. It passes through some of the most important sights in the city, and you don't have to pay to use it. Avoid taking the trishaw.
- Explore on foot. There are over three hundred sights documented in Penang Travel Tips, the majority of which includes location maps. You are free to print out and bring along any of the travel articles in Penang Travel Tips for your own personal, non-commercial use. If you're pressed for time, Penang Travel Tips provides its own recommended Top 10 Attractions
. If you want to explore by category, go through the list of Penang beaches, Buddhist temples, Chinese temples, clan temples, Hindu temples, mosques, churches, heritage sites, islands, and lots more.
- Avoid sights that require entrance fees, or put aside a small amount and prioritize on the must-see sights.
- Beer and cigarettes are expensive in Penang (and in Malaysia).
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