Although Langkavi is a relatively small island, to explore it on foot will be acceptable only in certain areas. You can ride the island on a taxi, you can rent a car, a motorcycle or a bike. Prices for these types of transport are very different.
Let's start by S. Taxi . Getting from the ferry terminal of the city of Kua through the entire island to Pepay-dehang will cost about 25 ringgitis, and approximately 18-20 ringgits to drive a few kilometers from the airport to Phantai-Senang.
These prices can be considered very sensible and divine, given the prices of fuel today. Remember that this price is per car, and from one person, so if you enter the four of us, then it is better for you to make friends with other travelers that follow the same direction.
You can catch the car, in principle, anywhere, if, of course, you are not in the middle of the jungle. In fact, it turns out that taxi-minivan drivers are sometimes more conspirable - they can block a pair of ringgitis from laid tariffs (and they are fixed there), so it is always worth asking once again. But do not overdo it - it is not necessary to argue with a taxi driver about the tariffs before the loss of the pulse: no one is going to heat here, such as in Egypt.
Rental cars - Quite convenient service. Its car provides complete freedom of movement, but, as a rule, the rental is quite a lot.
Although if the car you booked in advance on the Internet, it will cost a little cheaper. It also happens that your new "friend" will offer you to rent your personal car (and sometimes it may be a "friend's car", which left the city by affairs). Of course, it will offer to rent at a lower price - and together with this low price, an overdue inspection and dubious registration is attached. If you are stopped by the police, it will be not easy to explain. Keep in mind that car rental is usually more expensive from the ferry terminal, airport or your hotel, so you better go straight to the agency.
A ten minutes from the airport - Brite Laundry. (Simpang 3) and Azams Car Rental In Kuala Teriang (Kuala Teriang).
These are the main car rentals, as well as there you can rent scooters, motorcycles and even bicycles. Sometimes you can even pick up from the airport or from the pier. Be prepared to pay 80-90 ringgitis per day for the most modest car.
Almost the cheapest and most practical choice - motorcycle which can be easily rented on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.
But the fact is to take a motorcycle at all or not, depends on the specific time of the year - a strong thunderstorm and bike are incompatible things. Rental scooters and motorcycles on average are 35 ringgitis per day. Hourly rent available in some places, for example, Langkavi in "T-Shoppe" In the punch of tenge. You can also rent cars and bicycles. And do not forget about the helmet - it does not hurt.
Be sure to check all documents even on the bike. Not to mention motorcycles and car. If the police stop you, and you have time to take away, and the owner is flying, and it's not your problems, but still). So feel free to "dig". Of course, it is best to contact more solid companies that adhere to all rules and offer good lease terms.
Not least worth noting Bicycles , most economical and sports method of movement. Most rentals will offer you a bike for 10-15 ringgit days, but some hotels offer free bikes, well, or much cheaper - such a pleasant compliment from the hotel.
Although the main roads and extensive sections of the highway on the island are not always the most even and pleasant, you can ride. And on the bike it is very convenient to ride the narrow adjacent roads, which lead to various campungs (villages) through rice or rubber plantations. These places are incredibly beautiful, such a real life. Thus, cycling is a total means of studying Langkawi.
Now about how to get to the island. The island has its own airport, and fly immediately to the island, of course, the easiest way. But the most expensive. Much more affordable methods are not such romantic ferries, buses and trains. This is generally in Malaysia. Langkawi refers only to the ferry, of course. From the mainland to Langkawi, ferries float from two ports: Kuala Perlis (Kuala Perlis) and Kualads (Alor - Setar) . (There's an additional port in Satun, Thailand).
Regular departures from any of these ports are ideal for those who arrived at the port at any time (unless not at night).
Although a little more distant, Kuala Perlis is the fastest, most convenient schedule. A trip from Langkavi to Kuala Perlis or the opposite takes 45 minutes, unlike about 90 minutes of travel in Kuala Kedah (and even longer if the water is restless). Although the jacket of Kuala Kedah is prettier, there are more cafes and taxi drivers around.
But the advantage of Kuala Perlis is the proximity of the local bus station - it is only 500 meters from Kuala Perlice's pier. This bus station, by the way, is relatively small and calm. In the Terminal itself there are several places where you can have a snack, there are two simple food stalls. Plus a few restaurants nearby. For those who need to be transferred to the train at the Arau station, you will have to take a taxi, and it will cost no more than 15 ringgits, and the path will take about half an hour.
For 20 ringgitis, you can take a taxi to the bus station Kuala Kedah. Depending on the movement, the path will take about 30 minutes.
Plus, Kuala Kedach is also the fact that there is an airport next to Alor-Setar, and from there it is easier to get to Penang. But travelers who gathered with Penang should also remember that there is a direct and ferry with Langkawi in Georgetown twice a day. Undoubtedly, it is easier.