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

Semarang travel guide

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You're Going to Love Semarang

With a population of 1,29 million, Semarang is the largest city in Central Java, Indonesia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Semarang deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Semarang

Semarang in May
Estimated hotel price
S$ 35
1 night at 3-star hotel
Semarang in May
Estimated hotel price
S$ 35
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Semarang in April, when the average temperature is 28 °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 25 °C, with an average temperature of 27 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 430 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Semarang, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Semarang

Plane

When flying to Semarang, you’ll arrive at Semarang Achmad Yani (SRG), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Semarang from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 2h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Semarang is to pick up a car hire from Surabaya, which is about 259 km from Semarang. You’ll find branches of Avis and TRAC Astra, among others, in Surabaya.

Plane

When flying to Semarang, you’ll arrive at Semarang Achmad Yani (SRG), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Semarang from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 2h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Semarang is to pick up a car hire from Surabaya, which is about 259 km from Semarang. You’ll find branches of Avis and TRAC Astra, among others, in Surabaya.

Airports near Semarang

YIAYogyakarta Intl
JOGYogyakarta Adisutjipto
SRGSemarang Achmad Yani

Airlines serving Semarang

KLM
Good (1,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,525 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (309 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (690 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,828 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (826 reviews)
Scoot
Good (325 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (90 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (233 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (130 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (31 reviews)
Bangkok Airways
Excellent (128 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (561 reviews)
Citilink
Excellent (6 reviews)
Lion Air
Good (29 reviews)
TransNusa
Good (4 reviews)
NAM Air
Good (9 reviews)
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Where to stay in Semarang

Average rates range from around S$ 29 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 90 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Baltis Inn and Omah Pelem Syariah.

Where to stay in popular areas of Semarang

Most booked hotels in Semarang

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Gumaya Tower Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 89+
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Hotel Santika Premiere Semarang
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 42+
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Hotel Ciputra Semarang managed by Swiss-Belhotel International
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 48+
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Hotel Chanti Managed by Tentrem Hotel Management Indonesia
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 47+
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Hotel Citradream Semarang
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 18+
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Hiring a car in Semarang

Expect to pay S$ 0.94 per litre in Semarang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 11.19 and S$ 14.92.

Expect to pay S$ 0.94 per litre in Semarang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 11.19 and S$ 14.92.