Penang Budget Trip: 2 Days Under RM200
Last updated: October 2026
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 exterior (free) and Esplanade walk.
3:00 pm — Chendul at Lebuh Keng Kwee (RM3.50).
Evening
6:00 pm — Char koay teow at New Lane (RM8). 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) and Kapitan Keling Mosque (free).
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 — Penang State Museum (free entry).
Evening
5:30 pm — Laksa at Lebuh Keng Kwee (RM6). Final hawker meal before departure.