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Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Medan (52% of total searches to Sumatra). The next most popular destinations are Padang (17%) and Tanjung Sepat (15%). Searches for hotels in Bukittinggi (15%) are also popular.
KAYAK users have found double rooms in Sumatra for as cheap as RM 28 (Medan) in the last 3 days. The average price is RM 160.