Palu travel guide

Palu Tourism | Palu Guide

You're Going to Love Palu

With a population of 282 431, Palu is the largest city in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Palu deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Palu

Palu in March
Estimated hotel price
$10
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palu in March
Estimated hotel price
$10
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Palu

Plane

When flying to Palu, you’ll arrive at Palu Mutiara (PLW), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Palu from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 45h.

Plane

When flying to Palu, you’ll arrive at Palu Mutiara (PLW), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Palu from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 45h.

Airports near Palu

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Airlines serving Palu

Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (45 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (18 reviews)
Lion Air
Good (26 reviews)
Wings Air
Good (4 reviews)

Where to stay in popular areas of Palu

Most booked hotels in Palu

Swiss-Belhotel Silae Palu
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 95 reviews)
$33+

Renting a car in Palu

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Palu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Palu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.