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* Estimation d’après les coûts typiques
May and September are usually the best months to visit Almaty. Average temperatures range from about -5°C in winter to 30°C in summer.
Plan from about US$31 a day on a backpacker budget to around US$77 for a typical visitor, covering accommodation, meals and local transport. These are estimates and vary by season.
Public transport includes metro and bus and is rated good. Ride-hailing is available through Yandex.Taxi. Walkability scores 75/100.
The nearest airport is Almaty International Airport, about 15 km away. Transfer options include taxi and bus.
Overall safety is rated medium. Watch for overcharging taxi drivers and fake tour guides. Areas generally considered safe include Medeu and Panfilov Park. Check official travel advice before you go.
4G/5G coverage is provided by Beeline, Kcell and Tele2, rated good. Plan for about 1.5 GB a day for maps, messaging and social media. A Kazakhstan travel eSIM lets you get online on arrival without buying a local SIM.
Tap water is generally considered unsafe. If in doubt, follow local advice or choose bottled water.
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