While the public transportation system in Johor Bahru leaves something to be desired, tourists can still find ways to successfully maneuver their way throughout the city.

Foot – Recent improvements to the city have made Johor Bahru an infinitely more pedestrian friendly tourist hotspot.  Improved city planning efforts have seen the addition of walkways and pedestrian-only zones throughout some of Johor Bahru’s most popular areas. Shopping districts, in particular, have opened themselves up to tourists sightseeing on foot.

Taxi – Taxis run with great frequency throughout Johor Bahru and serve as an affordable means of transportation for tourists, as most fares are considerably low for such a major city. In fact, many taxi drivers tend to ignore their meters and may prefer instead to barter.

Bus – The bus system in Johor Bahru offers affordable rates for travel throughout the city. Unfortunately, it is not the easiest system to master. Bus drivers rarely keep to a schedule and bus stops are not always clearly marked. Should you decide to travel by bus, you may wish to ask locals for advice before boarding a bus.

Car – Johor Bahru is not the type of city that’s best experienced from a car, although a car does come in handy when exploring the surrounding regions of Malaysia. Senai International Airport offers a host of car rental offices including Hertz, Avis, Orix and Pacific Rent-A-Car. Avis remains an attractive option for tourists as it offers free service for breakdowns and accidents, a true rarity in Malaysia. Within the city you can turn to such prominent companies like Hawk Rent-A-Car for your car rental needs.