Johor Bahru travel guide
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You're Going to Love Johor Bahru
With a population of 802.489, Johor Bahru is the largest city in Johor, Malaysia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Johor Bahru deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Johor Bahru
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Johor Bahru in April, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 71.6 °F, with an average temperature of 78.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 9.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Johor Bahru, with an average rainfall of 5.5″.
How to Get to Johor Bahru
Plane
When flying to Johor Bahru, you’ll arrive at Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl (JHB), which is located 22 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Johor Bahru from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 34h 05m.
Train
The train station in Johor Bahru is called Johor Bahru Jb Sentral Railway Station, and is located 0.8 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Johor Bahru is to pick up a car rental from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 296 km from Johor Bahru. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Kasina, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Johor Bahru Ksl Hotel, located 2.4 km from downtown Johor Bahru. Johor Bahru Taman Ungku Tun Aminah is also a commonly used station, and is 12 km from the city center.
Airports near Johor Bahru
Airlines serving Johor Bahru
Where to stay in Johor Bahru
From 5-star hotels such as the Amari Johor Bahru to great affordable options like the Belllo Hotel JB Central, Johor Bahru offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $41 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $50 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Zamburger Bliss and Oak Valley Boutique.
Where to stay in popular areas of Johor Bahru
Most booked hotels in Johor Bahru
Renting a car in Johor Bahru
Renting a car in Johor Bahru costs $45 per day, on average, or $89 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 23% more expensive than at Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl.
Expect to pay $1.63 per gallon in Johor Bahru (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $19.53 and $26.04. The most frequently booked car type in Johor Bahru is Full-size (Perodua Bezza or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.