Transportation

You can grab a special airport taxi from the airport any time of day or night. The usual charge for a ride from the airport into town is about RM88 ($23) if you want to be seated in a Mercedes premier car or Rm63 ($17) if you prefer a standard national car (Proton).

Express coaches are the cheaper and yet still comfortable way to travel from the airport to your desired destination. These coaches connect KLIA to most of the city's major hotels and central areas. Also, they operate every half hour from 5:30 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. daily and each ride costs about RM20 ($5.25) for adults and RM13 ($3.40) for children. The ride takes about an hour and 15 minutes.

The fastest ways to reach your desired destination is by train. One option is to take the Express Rail Link which runs between KLIA and KL Sentral train Station from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily. Departures occur every 15 minutes and take 28 minutes to reach the final destination. Adult tickets cost RM35 ($9.20) and RM15 ($3.95) for children.

The public transportation system in Malaysia is inexpensive and efficient, though very crowded. Managed by Rapid KL (owned by the Malaysian government), Malaysia's public transportation system encompasses 56 railway stations and a little over 90 bus routes.

These are two of KL's major bus lines. KL's bus system is very complex and well developed, especially after 2005 when 200 more buses were added to the existing fleet.

These commuter trains have two routes which travel from Sentul to Port Klang and from Rawang to Seremban. Fares vary depending on the distance.

Taxis are easily found on the streets of Kuala Lumpur and are not very expensive either. It is better to fix the rate of your trip as most taxi drivers will not use the meter. Be sure to bargain though. The yellow premium taxis are slightly more expensive than the regular red and white ones. There are also surcharges for radio call, baggage, etc.

In order to rent a car in Malaysia, you need an international driving permit. Some of the requirements include that the driver must be at least 23 years old and have held a driving license for at least two years prior.

Driving in KL is not as bad as driving in other South East Asian cities. KL's roads are well-paved and the drivers aren't too speed craved. However, KL's street lay-out is not the simplest to get a handle of, so be certain that as a newcomer you will get lost. A road map is a must, along with a little bit of patience during rush hour.