If you are planning a holiday in Kotabharu, these Kotabharu Budget Travel ideas will help you find the best offers and help you save some money for other things.

Budget Travel

Getter there can be quite costly. That is why it is always to make use of the budget travel options that are available. You can book a flight with Firefly, a subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines, which offers travel convenience for as low as RM 45.95, exclusive of tax and surcharges. You can take a train from the Wakaf Bharu station which is 5 km away from the city; this will cost you from RM15.00 to RM20.00.

Budget Accommodations

Enjoy your stay in the culture-rich city of Kota Bharu with some of best and most reasonably priced hotels and establishments. You now have to worry no more on spending a lot on accommodations since there are hotels that offer packages at very low rates. Try out some guesthouses such as Cerana, Ideal Traveler’s and Lee. Staying here will cost you anywhere from RM15.00 to RM 45.00; prices include breakfast and free toiletries. You may also want to stay at the Hotel Rebana, which offers a convenient location and comfortable rooms with rates ranging from $25 to $28 (in U.S. dollars.)

Museum Hopping

If you want to know more of the Malay culture, you can always go to museums instead of spending too much on transportation media around the city. Entrance fees to these places of recreation are priced from RM1.00 to RM2.00, depending on the type of museum you’re entering. This is one of the best ways you can enjoy Kota Bharu without spending a fortune.

Budget Shopping

You can take a walk downtown and explore the shopping areas. You do not have to ride a cab or a bus while exploring this place, so it’s going to cost you nothing. It is best that you walk so that you don’t miss out on good and cheap items. Remember to bargain to get the best prices. There are also some cheap goodies available in souvenir stores near beaches in Kota Bharu.

Beach

Head out for the beach, this again is a place where you do not have to pay to enjoy yourself. Pack a picnic lunch and you are all set to enjoy the whole day at the beach. Most hotels and guesthouses will provide you a full picnic basket on request, or you can pick up some food from the several road-side restaurants for you picnic. These don’t cost much and are delicious.