Jakarta travel guide
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You're Going to Love Jakarta
With 8.54 million inhabitants, Jakarta is the most populous city in Indonesia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Jakarta has to offer.
Where to Eat in Jakarta
If you’re looking for affordable options, OKU (Jln. M.H. Thamrin 1) and Paulaner Brauhaus (Jln. M.H. Thamrin 1) are great picks.
When to visit Jakarta
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jakarta in March, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 20 °C, with an average temperature of 24 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 384 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Jakarta, with an average rainfall of 177 mm.
How to Get to Jakarta
Plane
Jakarta is served by 2 airports: Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP) and Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl (CGK). The closest to the city centre of Jakarta is Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma, which is located 12 km from the city centre. Further away is Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl, 20 km from the centre of Jakarta. The shortest flight to Jakarta from India departs from Chennai and takes around 14h 20m.
Train
Located 12 km from the city centre, Jakarta Pasar Minggu is the busiest station in Jakarta. Another popular train station is Jakarta Pasar Senen, located 2.0 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Jakarta is to pick up a car hire from Jakarta, which is about 0 km from Jakarta. You’ll find branches of TRAC Astra and Avis, among others, in Jakarta.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Jakarta Jembatan Gantung, located 9 km from the city centre of Jakarta. Jakarta Terminal Pondok Pinang is also a commonly used station, and is 13 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Jakarta
Where to stay in Jakarta
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta to great affordable options like the Liberty Hotel Thamrin Jakarta, Jakarta offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 2,137 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 8,784 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Monoloog Hotel Pasar Baru and Tuju Abuserin Syariah. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Jakarta, with prices from ₹ 1,168 to ₹ 20,835 per night. South Jakarta is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Jakarta are about 51% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Tanah Abang - In Jakarta’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Ascott Jakarta, Ai Hotel Jakarta Thamrin and Ayana Midplaza Jakarta.
Menteng - Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta, Mercure Jakarta Cikini and DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta - Diponegoro have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Menteng will cost you about ₹ 946 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Jakarta
Most booked hotels in Jakarta
Hiring a car in Jakarta
Hiring a car in Jakarta costs ₹ 3,865 per day, on average, or ₹ 15,461 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
Expect to pay ₹ 75 per litre in Jakarta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 901 and ₹ 1,201. The most frequently booked car type in Jakarta is Intermediate (Toyota Avanza or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 33% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.