Pekanbaru travel guide
Pekanbaru Tourism | Pekanbaru Guide
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 March
Estimated hotel price
$55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pekanbaru in March
Estimated hotel price
$55
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.
Airports near Pekanbaru
Airlines serving Pekanbaru
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,618 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,931 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (847 reviews)
Scoot
Good (336 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (87 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (94 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (235 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (141 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (33 reviews)
Citilink
Excellent (6 reviews)
Lion Air
Good (29 reviews)
Wings Air
Good (6 reviews)
Where to stay in Pekanbaru
Average rates range from around $31 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $19 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Pekanbaru
Most booked hotels in Pekanbaru
Aryaduta Pekanbaru
$50+
Hiring a car in Pekanbaru
Expect to pay $1.90 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 $22.73 and $30.31.