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 March
Estimated hotel price
$27
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mataram in March
Estimated hotel price
$27
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 10m.

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 Avis and Europcar, 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 24h 10m.

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 Avis and Europcar, among others, in Denpasar.

Airports near Mataram

DPSDenpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
LOPPraya Lombok Intl
SWQSumbawa Brang Bidji

Airlines serving Mataram

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,895 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (994 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,914 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 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 $589 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)
$179+
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Qunci Villas Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$141+
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Katamaran Hotel & Resort Lombok
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$169+
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Living Asia Resort and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$69+
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Aston Inn Mataram
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$42+
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Holiday Resort Lombok
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$70+
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Hiring a car in Mataram

Expect to pay $1.28 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 $15.26 and $20.35.

Expect to pay $1.28 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 $15.26 and $20.35.

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