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* Estimation d’après les coûts typiques
November, December and January are usually the best months to visit George Town. Average temperatures range from about 24°C in winter to 30°C in summer.
Plan from about US$52 a day on a backpacker budget to around US$117 for a typical visitor, covering accommodation, meals and local transport. These are estimates and vary by season.
Public transport includes bus and is rated good. Ride-hailing is available through Grab. Walkability scores 75/100.
The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, about 20 km away. Transfer options include taxi and bus.
Overall safety is rated medium. Watch for overcharging for taxi fares. Areas generally considered safe include Georgetown heritage area and Tanjung Bungah. Check official travel advice before you go.
4G/5G coverage is provided by Maxis and Celcom, rated good. Plan for about 1.5 GB a day for maps, messaging and social media. A Malaysia 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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