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Getting Around Langkawi
GETTING ARROUND LANGKAWI
TAXI
Taxi is the best option of getting around the Island, as bus is not available in Langkawi. Ensure that to use only the licensed taxis identifiable by their yellow roof sign. It would also be wise to check taxi-fares at the terminals to prevent your being overcharged as charges are not metered. The following are the official rates, as published by the Ministry of Tourism:-
From Kuah Town To :
DESTINATION FEE / TAMBANG (RM)
Eagle Square 4.00
Langkawi Mall 4.00
Jetty Point 4.00
Kelibang 4.00
Beringin Beach Resort 6.00
Langkawi General Hospital 6.00
Kedah Marble Factory 6.00
Langkawi Technical Vocational School 6.00
Bayas 6.00
Kisap 8.00
Keda 8.00
Kem Bina Negara 8.00
Mata Air 8.00
Bukit Malut 10.00
Perdana Galeria Musium 10.00
Mahsuri Mausoleum 10.00
Chandek Kura Resort 10.00
Book Village / Lubuk Semilang 10.00
Panorama Resort 10.00
Padang Matsirat 10.00
Air Hangat Village 10.00
Kedawang 10.00
Padang Lalang 12.00
Temonyong 12.00
Kuala Teriang 12.00
Chenang Beach 14.00
Tengah Beach 14.00
Airport 14.00
Sheraton Langkawi Resort 15.00
Cement Factory 16.00
Teluk Ewa 16.00
Craft Cultural Complex Teluk Yu 16.00
Kok Beach 20.00
Berjaya Langkawi Resort 20.00
Seven Wells 20.00
Tanjung Rhu Resort 20.00
Awana Porto Malai Resort 20.00
Crocodile Farm 20.00
Mount Raya 30.00
The Andaman Resort 40.00
The Datai Resort 40.00
Datai Golf Club 40.00
From Airport To : DESTINASI
FEE / TAMBANG (RM)
Port Langkasuka 10.00
Kem Bina Negara 10.00
Book Village 10.00
Langkawi General Hospital 12.00
Cenang Beach 15.00
Underwater World 15.00
Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort 15.00
Langkawi Holiday Villa 16.00
Tengah Beach 16.00
Kuah Town 16.00
Langkawi Fair Shopping Mall 16.00
Jetty Point Kompleks 16.00
Kok Beach 18.00
Berjaya Langkawi Beach Resort 18.00
Taman Berlian 18.00
Taman Intan 18.00
Taman Desa Permata 18.00
Cement Factory 20.00
Craft Cultural Complex 20.00
Kedah marble Factory 20.00
Gunung Raya Golf Resort 25.00
Ban Thai Restaurant 25.00
Crocodilr Farm 30.00
The Datai 40.00
Datai Golf Club 40.00
Taxi Fare for Round Island tour
Taxi (4 person) 1st 3Hour RM60 (extra 1hour RM15)
Taxi Van (6 person) 1st 3Hour RM70 (extra 1 Hour RM20)
Taxi Van (11 person) 1st 3Hour RM120 (extra 1 Hour RM25)
Rate provided by:
Persatuan Tuan Empunya Dan
Pemandu Kereta Sewa Langkawi (1984)
No. 13, Bangunan Cempaka 07000 Kuah, Langkawi.
Tel : 04-966 3975(Pejabat) - 04-965-2242(Kaunter)
VEHICLE RENTALS
The extensive network of good roads provided easy accessibility to every part of the main island. Car rentals are easily available either at the Airport or at Kuah town and cost around RM 80.00 to RM 150.00 per day, depending on the age and model of the vehicle. For safety, ensure that the vehicles are insured and that driver has a valid driving license. Driving in Langkawi can be dangerous, due to wandering water buffaloes and cows, especially at night. Drive cautiously and carefully and enjoy the good roads and scenic beauty the island has to offer. Following are rate provided by Kasina Rent a Car:
Proton Wira (Manual) RM150 + RM25 (CDW) per vehicle per day
Proton Wira (Auto) RM165 + RM25 (CDW) per vehicle per day
Mitsubishi Galant (Auto) RM240 + RM40 (CDW) per vehicle per day
Merce4es Van MB 100 (P) RM270 + RM50 (CDW) per vehicle per day
Mitsubishi Space Wagon (A) RM220 + RM40 (CDW) per vehicle per day
Toyota Hiace (D) RM210 + RM40 (CDW) per vehicle per day
Produa Kembata 4WD (Manual) RM175 + RM30 (CPW) per vehicle per day
Daihatsu Feroza 4WD (Manual) RM175 + RM30 (CPW) per vehicle per day
Minimum rental charge is one day 24 hours. Extra hours are charged at 1/6 of the applicable daily rate to the maximum of six hours, thereafter a full day rate and CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) will be charged.
MOTORCYCLES AND BICYCLE
Motorcycles of all shapes and sizes can be rented for a minimum of RM 25-40 a day. Motorcycles can be hired at stands all over the island for about RM 25.00 per day. Most hotel provided bicycles for free other wise bicycles rental are available for RM12.00 per day.
For information & booking visit www.langkawi-insider.com
10/4/2004
