George Town from Australia: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in George Town, when to go, the visa for Australians and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 26 Oct 2026.
Plan my George Town tripDay to day in George Town, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | A$20 | A$24 |
| A balanced mix | A$25 | A$29 |
| Mostly restaurants | A$32 | A$36 |
- Local transport: about A$4 a day. Taxi: A$0 to start, then A$1.08 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about A$13 a day for food.
- Tourist tax: about A$2 a person a night, paid at your stay.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: livingcost.org, en.wikivoyage.org, theedgemalaysia.com; in AUD at today's rate.
When to go
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28°N
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The most pleasant months are January, February and June. February is the driest month (67 mm of rain) and November the wettest (317 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Best time to visit Malaysia, place by placeCompare: Thailand or Malaysia · Vietnam or Malaysia · Indonesia or Malaysia
Visa for Australians
No visa needed for a holiday
Official source: imi.gov.my, checked 2026-10-26. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in George Town
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (Blue Mansion)historic site · a couple of hours
Khoo Kongsitemple · a couple of hours
Kek Lok Si Templetemple · half a day
Chew Jetty (Clan Jetties)historic site · a couple of hours
Fort Cornwallishistoric site · a couple of hours
Armenian Street street artstreet · a couple of hours
Penang Hillviewpoint · half a day
Kapitan Keling Mosquemosque · a couple of hours
Gurney Drive hawker foodstreet · a couple of hours
Penang National Parknature reserve · half a day
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a day in George Town cost?
Food and getting around come to about A$24 a person a day eating street food, A$29 with a balanced mix and A$36 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit George Town?
The most pleasant months are January, February and June. February is the driest month (67 mm of rain) and November the wettest (317 mm); daytime highs run from 28 to 30 °C over the year.
Do Australians need a visa for Malaysia?
No visa needed for a holiday. Checked on imi.gov.my on 2026-10-26; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in George Town?
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (Blue Mansion), Khoo Kongsi, Kek Lok Si Temple, Chew Jetty (Clan Jetties), Fort Cornwallis.
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