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

Mataram travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mataram

With a population of 318,674, Mataram is the largest city in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mataram has to offer.

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When to visit Mataram

Mataram in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 34
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mataram in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 34
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mataram in December, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 22 °C, with an average temperature of 25 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 280 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Mataram, with an average rainfall of 19 mm.

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How to Get to Mataram

Plane

Although Mataram doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Praya Lombok Intl (LOP), which is located 26 km from Mataram. Bali Ngurah Rai Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Singapore Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Air India and other airlines departing from Singapore. The shortest flight to Mataram from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 2h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Mataram is to pick up a car hire from Denpasar, which is about 99 km from Mataram. You’ll find branches of EasyRent Bali and Eazyrent, among others, in Denpasar.

Plane

Although Mataram doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Praya Lombok Intl (LOP), which is located 26 km from Mataram. Bali Ngurah Rai Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Singapore Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Air India and other airlines departing from Singapore. The shortest flight to Mataram from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 2h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Mataram is to pick up a car hire from Denpasar, which is about 99 km from Mataram. You’ll find branches of EasyRent Bali and Eazyrent, among others, in Denpasar.

Airports near Mataram

DPSDenpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
LOPPraya Lombok Intl
SWQSumbawa Brang Bidji

Airlines serving Mataram

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,613 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,079 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,804 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,430 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,065 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,592 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,084 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,402 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,898 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mataram

Average rates range from around S$ 32 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 93 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mataram

Most booked hotels in Mataram

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Gili Teak Beach Front Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 62+
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Qunci Villas Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 96+
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Desa Dunia Beda Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 79+
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Katamaran Hotel & Resort Lombok
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 119+
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Aston Inn Mataram
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 32+
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Holiday Resort Lombok
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 53+
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Hiring a car in Mataram

Expect to pay S$ 0.99 per litre in Mataram (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 11.82 and S$ 15.76.

Expect to pay S$ 0.99 per litre in Mataram (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 11.82 and S$ 15.76.