South Kuta is a must-see destination in Bali, Indonesia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything South Kuta has to offer.
When flying to South Kuta, you’ll arrive at Bali Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to South Kuta from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 9h 20m.
Another option to get to South Kuta is to pick up a car hire from Denpasar, which is about 12 km from South Kuta. You’ll find branches of TRAC Astra and Avis, among others, in Denpasar.
From 5-star hotels such as the AYANA Resort Bali to great affordable options like the Boho Bingin Beach Bali, South Kuta offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $443 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Santai Warung Bali and Villa Puri Royan. There are also lots of holiday rental options in South Kuta, with prices from $11 to $3,533 per night. Jimbaran is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in South Kuta are about 7% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Pecatu - In South Kuta’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Le Grande Bali, PinkCoco Uluwatu - for Cool Adults Only and Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort.
Benoa - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Novotel Bali Nusa Dua, Marriott Vac Club Bali Nusa Du and Amarterra Villas Resort Bali Nusa Dua, Autograph Collection. The average nightly price for a double room in Benoa is $14.
Expect to pay $1.53 per litre in South Kuta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.30 and $24.40.