South Kuta travel guide

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You're Going to Love South Kuta

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 to visit South Kuta

South Kuta in October
Estimated hotel price
$463
1 night at 3-star hotel
South Kuta in October
Estimated hotel price
$463
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to South Kuta

Plane

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.

Car

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.

Plane

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.

Car

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.

Airports near South Kuta

Airlines serving South Kuta

Lufthansa
Good (3,989 reviews)
KLM
Good (758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,782 reviews)
SWISS
Good (862 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,135 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (886 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,379 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,465 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,630 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (778 reviews)
Finnair
Good (941 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (775 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (376 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (4,624 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (147 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,620 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (383 reviews)
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Where to stay in South Kuta

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.

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.
Most popular hotel in South Kuta by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of South Kuta

Most booked hotels in South Kuta

Padma Resort Legian
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$295+
RIMBA by AYANA Bali
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$232+
Courtyard by Marriott Bali Seminyak Resort
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$208+
AYANA Resort Bali
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$371+
Hilton Bali Resort
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$247+
Hard Rock Hotel Bali
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$178+

Hiring a car in South Kuta

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.

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.