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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mataram to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Mataram

Mataram in November
Estimated hotel price
$40
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mataram in November
Estimated hotel price
$40
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 24h 20m.

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 24h 20m.

Airports near Mataram

DPSDenpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
LOPPraya Lombok Intl
SWQSumbawa Brang Bidji

Airlines serving Mataram

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,898 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mataram

Average rates range from around $43 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $122 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)
$80+
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Qunci Villas Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$130+
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Desa Dunia Beda Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$105+
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Katamaran Hotel & Resort Lombok
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$159+
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Aston Inn Mataram
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$43+
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Holiday Resort Lombok
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$71+
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Hiring a car in Mataram

Expect to pay $1.35 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 $16.18 and $21.57.

Expect to pay $1.35 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 $16.18 and $21.57.