KUCHING, Apr 1: Kuching continues to hold the crown as the most affordable tourist destination in the nation by digital travel platform Agoda.
Kuching is where travelers can enjoy the most competitive hotel room rates in April and May, Agoda said in a statement today.
“Kuching is offering an even lower average room rate of RM230 compared to last year’s average of RM282.
“Kuching is a hub for arts and crafts, with the Main Bazaar, Carpenter Street, and the Sunday Market as the top picks to discover local handicrafts and souvenirs,” the statement read.
Meanwhile, Associate Vice President Southeast Asia at Agoda, Enric Casals said the months of April and May are the best time to plan holidays for the upcoming festive season.
“With many across Asia looking forward to upcoming public holidays like Songkran, Hari Raya, and Golden Week, April and May are a great time to plan a holiday.
“It is Agoda’s ongoing mission to help travelers see the world for less, and what better way to do that than by sharing the latest cheapest destinations ranking just in time for this popular travel time,” he said.
The destinations with the cheapest average accommodation rates across eight Asian markets are Udon Thani in Thailand, Surabaya in Indonesia, Hue in Vietnam, Kuching Malaysia, Iloilo in the Philippines, Bengaluru in India, Narita in Japan, and Kaohsiung in Taiwan. -TVS
