Port Dickson travel guide

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You're Going to Love Port Dickson

With a population of 89,198, Port Dickson is a must-see destination in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Port Dickson has to offer.

When to visit Port Dickson

Port Dickson in July
Estimated hotel price
$26
1 night at 3-star hotel
Port Dickson in July
Estimated hotel price
$26
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Port Dickson

Plane

Although Port Dickson doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL), which is located 25 km from Port Dickson.

Train

KTM Berhad is the only carrier operating train routes to Port Dickson. The train journey from Port Dickson to Ipoh takes 2h 41m and costs around $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alor Setar, expect to pay about $17 for a 5h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Port Dickson is to pick up a car rental from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 68 km from Port Dickson. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Avis, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Port Dickson using KKKL Express or Transtar Travel. From Singapore, the bus ride to Port Dickson takes 494 km and will cost you around $57. From Penang, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 502 km.

Plane

Although Port Dickson doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL), which is located 25 km from Port Dickson.

Train

KTM Berhad is the only carrier operating train routes to Port Dickson. The train journey from Port Dickson to Ipoh takes 2h 41m and costs around $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alor Setar, expect to pay about $17 for a 5h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Port Dickson is to pick up a car rental from Kuala Lumpur, which is about 68 km from Port Dickson. You’ll find branches of Paradise and Avis, among others, in Kuala Lumpur.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Port Dickson using KKKL Express or Transtar Travel. From Singapore, the bus ride to Port Dickson takes 494 km and will cost you around $57. From Penang, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 502 km.

Airlines serving Port Dickson

Lufthansa
Good (4,488 reviews)
KLM
Good (823 reviews)
SWISS
Good (912 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,284 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (481 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,470 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,449 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (801 reviews)
Finnair
Good (895 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,115 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (885 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,266 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (812 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (372 reviews)
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Where to stay in Port Dickson

Average rates range from around $40 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $67 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Port Dickson

Most booked hotels in Port Dickson

Klana Beach Resort Port Dickson
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1204 reviews)
$33+
Grand Lexis Port Dickson
4 stars
Excellent (8, 3567 reviews)
$105+
Lexis Port Dickson
3 stars
Good (7.6, 3117 reviews)
$64+
Avillion Port Dickson
5 stars
Good (7.5, 3436 reviews)
$60+
D'Wharf Hotel & Serviced Residence
4 stars
Good (7.4, 1945 reviews)
$25+
Akar Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.4, 1567 reviews)
$34+

Renting a car in Port Dickson

Expect to pay $1.67 per gallon in Port Dickson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $19.99 and $26.65. The most frequently booked car type in Port Dickson is Full-size (Ford Ranger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Proton Saga or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.67 per gallon in Port Dickson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $19.99 and $26.65. The most frequently booked car type in Port Dickson is Full-size (Ford Ranger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Proton Saga or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.