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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mataram has to offer.

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When to visit Mataram

Mataram in June
Estimated hotel price
$41
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mataram in June
Estimated hotel price
$41
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 16 miles from Mataram. The shortest flight to Mataram from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 20h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Mataram is to pick up a car hire from Denpasar, which is about 62 miles from Mataram. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and EasyRent Bali, among others, in Denpasar.

Plane

Although Mataram doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Praya Lombok Intl (LOP), which is located 16 miles from Mataram. The shortest flight to Mataram from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 20h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Mataram is to pick up a car hire from Denpasar, which is about 62 miles from Mataram. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and EasyRent Bali, among others, in Denpasar.

Airports near Mataram

DPSDenpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
LOPPraya Lombok Intl
SWQSumbawa Brang Bidji

Airlines serving Mataram

Lufthansa
Good (8,228 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,231 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,074 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,572 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,659 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (958 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,215 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,536 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,486 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,602 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,037 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,932 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mataram

Average rates range from around $44 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $57 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mataram

Most booked hotels in Mataram

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Katamaran Hotel & Resort Lombok
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$151+
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Gili Palms Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$68+
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Holiday Resort Lombok
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$71+
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Tír na nÓg Beachfront Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$60+
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Hiring a car in Mataram

Expect to pay $1.64 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 $19.58 and $26.11.

Expect to pay $1.64 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 $19.58 and $26.11.