With a population of 28,373, Ubud is a must-see destination in Bali, Indonesia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Ubud deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ubud in January, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 24 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 340 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Ubud, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
Although Ubud doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bali Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS), which is located 29 km from Ubud. The shortest flight to Ubud from India departs from Chennai and takes around 10h 10m.
Another option to get to Ubud is to pick up a car hire from Denpasar, which is about 20 km from Ubud. You’ll find branches of Eazyrent and TRAC Astra, among others, in Denpasar.
From 5-star hotels such as the Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana to great affordable options like the Anahata Villas & Spa Resort, Ubud offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 3,787 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 21,597 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Merthayasa Bungalows and Suparsa's Homestay.
Hiring a car in Ubud costs ₹ 3,078 per day, on average, or ₹ 6,157 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay ₹ 75 per litre in Ubud (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 Ubud 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, 23% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.