Malaysia Travel Tips
Traveling to Malaysia for the first time? Here are a few tips for you:
Check Health Warnings
Before leaving for Malaysia visit your family doctor to check health warnings for the area you intend to visit. If you're a hiker and plan to do any hiking or rainforest walks you may need to start taking malaria tablets around a week before your departure. But, again, check with your doctor, who can advise you of any other precautions or medications that you need.
Airport Transfers
The easiest and cheapest way to get from the airport into the capital is via the KLIA Express (airport express train), which takes around 35 minutes. By comparison, a bus or taxi will normally take you around one hour and cost a little more. The train is very modern with video screens showing points of interest and things to do in Malaysia.
Taxi Fares
Always ask how much the fare will be to get to your destination before getting into the taxi. Taxi fares in Malaysia are for the most part quite reasonable, however at times a naive traveler can be easy pickings, especially on a return trip from an outlying area, so be sure to ask for the cost of the fare beforehand. If it seems too high then you can usually find another taxi to get a better deal. If you're wanting a taxi during peak hours in Kuala Lumpur, you're going to pay more than if you take a taxi during the off-peak times. Your hotel concierge can advise you on what the busiest traffic times are likely to be. Planning your movements around the capital outside of these times will save you money if you're on a tight budget.
Check Health Warnings
Before leaving for Malaysia visit your family doctor to check health warnings for the area you intend to visit. If you're a hiker and plan to do any hiking or rainforest walks you may need to start taking malaria tablets around a week before your departure. But, again, check with your doctor, who can advise you of any other precautions or medications that you need.
Airport Transfers
The easiest and cheapest way to get from the airport into the capital is via the KLIA Express (airport express train), which takes around 35 minutes. By comparison, a bus or taxi will normally take you around one hour and cost a little more. The train is very modern with video screens showing points of interest and things to do in Malaysia.
Taxi Fares
Always ask how much the fare will be to get to your destination before getting into the taxi. Taxi fares in Malaysia are for the most part quite reasonable, however at times a naive traveler can be easy pickings, especially on a return trip from an outlying area, so be sure to ask for the cost of the fare beforehand. If it seems too high then you can usually find another taxi to get a better deal. If you're wanting a taxi during peak hours in Kuala Lumpur, you're going to pay more than if you take a taxi during the off-peak times. Your hotel concierge can advise you on what the busiest traffic times are likely to be. Planning your movements around the capital outside of these times will save you money if you're on a tight budget.
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