Hi
I am starting to Penang with my partner for 3 nights. The initial night you will stay in Georgetown. She afterwards wants to go to the beach location, can you recomend the great road house (budget is arround 250 Ringet the night), as well as the most appropriate place to sinecure the automobile (It does not have to be new, it can be an comparison automobile to save money), as well as engaging places which you can explore.
Thanks in anticipation
The Batu Feringghi Beach is probably one of the most famous in Penang. I can’t really recommend a specific hotel according to your budget but there are lots and lots of lodgings of various types and of different budgets, from cheap budget house to high-end luxury hotels, so I suggest you go there and ask around and check in with the one that suits your specification.
As for renting cars, just ask the locals or hotel staffs or other tourists. They usually know more about it than anyone else. It USUALLY costs about RM150-RM250 per day, but it varies with different car models.
Here’s some links I find helpful to many travelers going to Penang Island.
http://www.tourismpenang.gov.my/
http://www.visitpenang.com/
Here’s a Penang Island’s map to help you explore the island.
http://www.asiavalley.com/images/Malaysia-Penang-Map02.jpg
(Batu Feringghi Beach is on the north of the island, so you can use it as point of reference)
You are welcome to send me emails if you have questions about Penang.
Try here for hotels, be it Batu Ferringhi or Georgetown.
http://www.my-island-penang.com/Room-and-Roam.html
As for car rentals, my friends rents his car for RM180 per day inclusive a driver. Just let me know how to help you
http://www.my-island-penang.com/Keep-in-touch.html