Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Makassar travel guide

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You're Going to Love Makassar

With a population of 1,32 million, Makassar is the largest city in South Sulawesi, Indonesia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Makassar to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Makassar

Makassar in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2401
1 night at 3-star hotel
Makassar in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2401
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Makassar in April, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 27 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 734 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Makassar, with an average rainfall of 15 mm.

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How to Get to Makassar

Plane

When flying to Makassar, you’ll arrive at Makassar Sultan Hanuddin (UPG), which is located 16 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Makassar, you’ll arrive at Makassar Sultan Hanuddin (UPG), which is located 16 km from the city centre.

Airports near Makassar

UPGMakassar Sultan Hanuddin

Airlines serving Makassar

Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,461 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (732 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (611 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (72 reviews)
Scoot
Good (303 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (206 reviews)
Bangkok Airways
Good (109 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (27 reviews)
Citilink
Excellent (8 reviews)
Lion Air
Good (27 reviews)
Sriwijaya Air
Mediocre (1 reviews)
Wings Air
Good (5 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Makassar

Most booked hotels in Makassar

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Melia Makassar
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,343+
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Four Points by Sheraton Makassar
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,003+
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Swiss-Belhotel Makassar
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,962+
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Novotel Makassar Grand Shayla
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,492+
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Ibis Makassar Losari
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 1,788+
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Hiring a car in Makassar

Expect to pay ₹ 66 per litre in Makassar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 797 and ₹ 1,063. The most frequently booked car type in Makassar is Intermediate (Toyota Avanza or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Agya or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 66 per litre in Makassar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 797 and ₹ 1,063. The most frequently booked car type in Makassar is Intermediate (Toyota Avanza or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Agya or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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