Car Rental at Kuching Airport: Guide + Waterfront & Sarawak

Kuching — the "Cat City" — is laid-back, green and easy to drive. Here is your guide to car rental at Kuching International Airport and the best of Sarawak by road.

Picking up at Kuching Airport

The airport is about 15 minutes from the city centre. Confirm your pickup on WhatsApp, bring your documents, and complete the pickup checklist.

Driving in Sarawak

Kuching's roads are quiet compared to Peninsular cities, making it relaxing to drive. A car is essential for the national parks, which public transport barely reaches.

Top attractions to drive to

• Kuching Waterfront — riverside promenade, museums and the State Assembly.
• Bako National Park — proboscis monkeys and trails (drive to the jetty, then boat in).
• Semenggoh Nature Reserve — semi-wild orangutans, ~30 minutes away.
• Annah Rais Longhouse — a living Bidayuh cultural village.
• Damai Beach & Sarawak Cultural Village — coast and heritage in one trip.

Tips

Plan park visits around feeding/boat times, and carry cash for rural areas. For more Sarawak ideas, see Tourism Malaysia.

Book your Kuching Airport car and explore Sarawak freely. Compare options with our self-drive vs chauffeur guide.