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. Jakarta deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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 7 miles from the city centre. Further away is Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl, 12 miles from the centre of Jakarta. The shortest flight to Jakarta from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 1h 45m.
Train
Located 7 miles from the city centre, Jakarta Pasar Minggu is the busiest station in Jakarta. Another popular train station is Jakarta Pasar Senen, located 1.3 miles from the centre.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Jakarta Jembatan Gantung, located 6 miles from the city centre of Jakarta. Jakarta Terminal Pondok Pinang is also a commonly used station, and is 8 miles 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 Ai Hotel Jakarta Thamrin, Jakarta offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 37 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 158 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Monoloog Hotel Pasar Baru and Clay Hotel Jakarta. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Jakarta, with prices from S$ 19 to S$ 341 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, Ayana Midplaza Jakarta and Century Park Hotel.
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 S$ 16 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 S$ 61 per day, on average, or S$ 122 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay S$ 1.22 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 S$ 14.58 and S$ 19.44. The most frequently booked car type in Jakarta is Standard (Toyota Innova 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, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.