Yogyakarta travel guide
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You're Going to Love Yogyakarta
With a population of 636.660, Yogyakarta is the largest city in Yogyakarta, 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 Yogyakarta has to offer.
When to visit Yogyakarta
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Yogyakarta in April, when the average temperature is 26 °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 20 °C, with an average temperature of 24 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 350 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Yogyakarta, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Yogyakarta
Plane
Yogyakarta is served by 2 airports: Yogyakarta Adisutjipto (JOG) and Yogyakarta Intl (YIA). The closest to the city centre of Yogyakarta is Yogyakarta Adisutjipto, which is located 7 km from the city centre. Further away is Yogyakarta Intl, 36 km from the centre of Yogyakarta. The shortest flight to Yogyakarta from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 22h 20m.
Train
The train station in Yogyakarta is called Yogyakarta Lempuyangan, and is located 1.0 km from the city centre.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Yogyakarta Terminal Giwangan, located 5 km from the city centre of Yogyakarta. Yogyakarta Terminal Jombor is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Yogyakarta
Where to stay in Yogyakarta
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Tentrem Yogyakarta to great affordable options like the Ayaartta Hotel Malioboro, Yogyakarta offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 30 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 70 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Packer Lodge Yogyakarta - Hostel and Zest Hotel Yogyakarta. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Yogyakarta, with prices from S$ 8 to S$ 135 per night. Mantrijeron is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Yogyakarta are about 9% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Yogyakarta
Most booked hotels in Yogyakarta
Hiring a car in Yogyakarta
Hiring a car in Yogyakarta costs S$ 55 per day, on average, or S$ 165 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
Expect to pay S$ 1.22 per litre in Yogyakarta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 14.60 and S$ 19.46. The most frequently booked car type in Yogyakarta 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, 33% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.