Penang Budget Trip: 2 Days Under RM200

Penang is one of the cheapest food destinations in Southeast Asia. This budget itinerary keeps total spending under RM200 for two full days by focusing on free attractions, hawker meals under RM10 and walking routes through George Town.

Day 1: Free George Town

Morning

8:00 am — Roti canai at any George Town mamak stall (RM1.50). Teh tarik (RM2).

9:00 am — Street art walking tour — free. Start at Armenian Street, walk to Ah Quee Street, Cannon Street. 90 minutes.

11:00 am — Clan Jetties — free. Walk the waterfront boardwalks at Chew Jetty.

Afternoon

12:00 pm — Nasi kandar lunch at a Chulia Street stall (RM8).

1:30 pm — Fort Cornwallis (reopened July 2026; RM20 non-MyKad, card only; free during the 2026 reopening period) or just the exterior and Esplanade walk for free.

3:00 pm — Chendul at Lebuh Keng Kwee (RM3.50).

Evening

6:00 pm — Char koay teow at New Lane (RM8; hawker centre closed Wed). Add lor bak (RM5).

8:00 pm — Walk Love Lane and Chulia Street. Free entertainment from buskers and people-watching.

Day 2: Temples and Markets

Morning

8:00 am — Nasi lemak banana leaf (RM3). Walk to Kuan Yin Temple (free, opens 6 am) and see Kapitan Keling Mosque from outside (non-Muslim visiting starts at 11 am).

10:00 am — Khoo Kongsi (RM10 — the one paid attraction worth the money).

Afternoon

12:00 pm — Wan tan mee at Lebuh Kimberley (RM6).

1:30 pm — Chowrasta Market browse — free. Try dried nutmeg and keropok samples.

3:00 pm — Little India walk around Lebuh Queen and Lebuh Pasar (free).

Evening

4:30 pm — Laksa at Lebuh Keng Kwee (RM6–8; closes 5:30 pm, closed Wed). Final hawker meal before departure.