Malacca from the UK: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Malacca, when to go, the visa for British travellers and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Plan my Malacca tripDay to day in Malacca, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | £6 | £9 |
| A balanced mix | £11 | £15 |
| Mostly restaurants | £19 | £22 |
- Local transport: about £3 a day. Taxi: £1 to start, then £0.23 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about £9 a day for food.
- Tourist tax: about £1 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, taxi-calculator.com; in GBP at today's rate.
When to go
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The most pleasant months are February. February is the driest month (104 mm of rain) and November the wettest (260 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 British travellers
No visa needed for a holiday
Official source: gov.uk, checked 2026-10-01. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Malacca
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple and Harmony Streettemple · a couple of hoursTemple, mosque and Hindu temple sit on the same street.
A Famosa (Porta de Santiago)ruins · a couple of hoursThe one surviving gate of the Portuguese fort, saved by Stamford Raffles.
St Paul's Hill and church ruinsruins · a couple of hoursShort climb from A Famosa; views over the straits and the old Dutch tombstones.
Baba Nyonya Heritage Museummuseum · a couple of hoursGuided tours only; closed Mondays.
Jonker Street and the weekend night marketstreet · half a dayNight market Friday to Sunday from 18:00; many shops close on Tuesdays.
Dutch Square, Stadthuys and Christ Churchsquare · a couple of hoursThe red-painted heart of the UNESCO zone; the Stadthuys houses the history museum.
Melaka Straits Mosquemosque · a couple of hoursThe floating mosque; come for sunset. Modest dress required.
Taming Sari Towertower · a couple of hoursSeven-minute revolving ride, 110 m up.
Portuguese Settlementneighbourhood · a couple of hoursSeafood restaurants on Portuguese Square; liveliest in the evening.
- Melaka River night cruiseexperience · a couple of hours
45 minutes from the jetty by the Maritime Museum; go after dark for the lit-up murals and bridges.
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 Malacca cost?
Food and getting around come to about £9 a person a day eating street food, £15 with a balanced mix and £22 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Malacca?
The most pleasant months are February. February is the driest month (104 mm of rain) and November the wettest (260 mm); daytime highs run from 29 to 30 °C over the year.
Do British travellers need a visa for Malaysia?
No visa needed for a holiday. Checked on gov.uk on 2026-10-01; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Malacca?
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple and Harmony Street, A Famosa (Porta de Santiago), St Paul's Hill and church ruins, Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum, Jonker Street and the weekend night market.
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