Pekanbaru travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pekanbaru

With a population of 703,956, Pekanbaru is the largest city in Riau, Indonesia by the number of inhabitants.

When to visit Pekanbaru

Pekanbaru in July
Estimated hotel price
$38
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pekanbaru in July
Estimated hotel price
$38
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Pekanbaru

Plane

When flying to Pekanbaru, you’ll arrive at Pekanbaru Simpang Tiga (PKU), which is located 5 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Pekanbaru, you’ll arrive at Pekanbaru Simpang Tiga (PKU), which is located 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Pekanbaru

Airlines serving Pekanbaru

Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,318 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (265 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,503 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (744 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (77 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (72 reviews)
Scoot
Good (304 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (206 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (27 reviews)
Citilink
Excellent (6 reviews)
Lion Air
Good (28 reviews)
Wings Air
Good (5 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pekanbaru

Average rates range from around $56 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $20 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pekanbaru

Most booked hotels in Pekanbaru

Angkasa Garden Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$32+
Aryaduta Pekanbaru
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$44+
Hotel Dafam Pekanbaru
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$38+
Hotel Pangeran
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$87+
Grand Jatra Hotel Pekanbaru
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$69+

Hiring a car in Pekanbaru

Expect to pay $1.26 per litre in Pekanbaru (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $15.03 and $20.03.

Expect to pay $1.26 per litre in Pekanbaru (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $15.03 and $20.03.

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