Car Hire Kuching Airport

Kuching Airport serves the populous Sarawak Region of Malaysia. Every year, up to 5 Million passengers pass through Kuching Airport’s terminals, most being tourists. For many years, the coastal city of Kuching has served as a gateway for tourists headed to Sarawak and the neighboring area of Borneo. Additionally, the city is rapidly growing one of the major regional commercial and industrial centers.

Notably, Kuching Airport is at the initial stages of major expansion and infrastructure set up. The means of public transports to the city including buses are found 2 kilometers away from the terminals further away. The taxis charge a significantly high amount for the 11 km journey to the city centre. Thus, it is advisable that you hire a car to ensure convenience and to save on unnecessary costs. A car for hire is actually the best option especially if you have heavy luggage to be transported. There are numerous car hire companies in the city that rent cars at affordable rates and at Kuching Airport too.

With stable governance, Kuching and the entire Sarawak province is peaceful. The local population is warm and kind and usually welcomes tourists to their villages with open arms. Being mostly Chinese, they have a rich culture that is evident from the showcasing at the museums within the city. The most famous of them is the Sarawak State Museum that houses multiple collections from the indigenous races in the region. There are other museums of religions as well, including the Sarawak Islamic Museum just meters away from the city centre.

Tourist Attractions

Apart from the museums, the city boasts of numerous attractions that include:

• Historical sites and Landmarks: Chinese historical architectural designs dot the city. There are representations of other civilizations that you might want to pay a visit. For instance The Astana (which was a palace to the White Rajahs) and the Fort Margherita.
• Turtle Islands: if you love wildlife conservation, you must visit the nearby ‘Turtle Islands’ that offer wildlife sanctuaries to the endangered turtles and other sea creatures.
• Mountain Trekking: Do you love adventure? Head down to the slopes of Mount Santubong and begin your trekking activity. There are locals who can comfortably act as a tour guide on the mountains should you need any. Also on the site is the Permai Rain Forest Resort and others where you can pitch a camp as you plan for trekking and mountain climbing. The resorts near the beach are equipped with swimming pools and offer other services including the renowned jet-skiing.