Singapore travel guide
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You're Going to Love Singapore
With 3.55 million inhabitants, Singapore is the most populous city in Singapore. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Singapore has to offer.
Where to Eat in Singapore
Central Area is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Singapore. These include popular favourites such as PAUL - Tanglin Mall (163 Orchard Road, Tanglin Mall #01-16/17), Colony - The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore (7 Raffles Avenue) and ATLAS (600 North Bridge Road). If you’re looking for affordable options, Candlenut Singapore (17A Dempsey Road) and The Dempsey Cookhouse and Bar (17D Dempsey Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Las Palmas (Courtyard Singapore Novena 99 Irrawaddy Road, Novena) and Cultivate Café (2 Cook St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Singapore.
When to visit Singapore
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Singapore in March, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 269 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Singapore, with an average rainfall of 150 mm.
How to Get to Singapore
Plane
Singapore is served by 2 airports: Singapore Seletar (XSP) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). The closest to the city centre of Singapore is Singapore Seletar, which is located 8 miles from the city centre. Further away is Singapore Changi Airport, 11 miles from the centre of Singapore. Singapore Seletar is the most popular, with regular flights from Lufthansa, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines and other airlines departing from New Zealand. The shortest flight to Singapore from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 10h 35m.
Train
The train station in Singapore is called Singapore Woodlands Ciq Railway Station, and is located 11 miles from the city centre.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Singapore Woodlands Int, located 10 miles from the city centre of Singapore. Singapore Golden Mile Express Bus Terminal is also a commonly used station, and is 1.2 miles from the city centre.
Airports near Singapore
Airlines serving Singapore
Where to stay in Singapore
From 5-star hotels such as the Mondrian Singapore Duxton to great affordable options like the The Southbridge Hotel, Singapore offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $156 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $473 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include ibis budget Singapore Joo Chiat and The Quay Hotel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Singapore, with prices from $78 to $907 per night. Central Area is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Singapore are about 5% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Changi - In Singapore’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Ambassador Transit Hotel - Terminal 2, Crowne Plaza Changi Airport and Changi Cove.
Chinatown - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Oasia Hotel Downtown, Singapore by Far East Hospitality, The Inn At Temple Street and Chic Capsule Otel. The average nightly price for a double room in Chinatown is $64.
Little India - Wanderlust by The Unlimited Collection, Perak Hotel and Sandpiper Hotel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Little India will cost you about $80 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Singapore
Most booked hotels in Singapore
Hiring a car in Singapore
Expect to pay $3.45 per litre in Singapore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $41.33 and $55.10. The most frequently booked car type in Singapore is Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.