Car Hire Kuching Intl Apt - Mini guide to Kuching Intl Apt

Kuching International Airport is the main airport that serves the eastern Malaysian state of Sarawak. Kuching is the capital of this state and is the fourth largest city in Malaysia. Kuching is located in the district of the same name. Kuching is a tropical area, reaching warm temperatures throughout the year.

The area has an interesting history, including being ruled by the British adventurer James Brooke. The family ruled the area until December 1941 when it was taken under Japanese occupation. Sarawak became part of the Japanese Empire for almost four years, and then when the Japanese surrendered the region was once again rules by the Brooke family but not for very long.

The name Kuching translates to “cat” in an old Malay language. Most of the cat related places and items in Kuching have came about because or tourism and the legend that Brooke called for a cat and instead got the city. The city of Kuching now advertises itself as the “City of Cats” and brings in tourists to see the Kuching Cat Museum.

The Kuching International Airport is 11 kilometers south of the city and also serves as an airbase for the Royal Malaysian Air Force. The terminal has been recently renovated and has the ability to handle five million passenger per year. It is the third largest airport in Malaysia. It is also the hub for Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia. The airport has grown to serve the many passengers interested in the East Malaysian region.

From Kuching International Airport you can view many of the sites from the comfort of a car hire. So, don't be stranded at the airport. Even if you only have a few free hours, grab a car hire and take a drive around before flying off to your next destination.

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