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Padang travel guide

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You're Going to Love Padang

With a population of 840,352, Padang is the largest city in Sumatera Barat, Indonesia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Padang to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Padang

Padang in March
Estimated hotel price
$36
1 night at 3-star hotel
Padang in March
Estimated hotel price
$36
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Padang in January, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 73.4 °F, with an average temperature of 78.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 20.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Padang, with an average rainfall of 9.8″.

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How to Get to Padang

Plane

When flying to Padang, you’ll arrive at Padang Tabing (PDG), which is located 20 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Padang from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 23h 05m.

Plane

When flying to Padang, you’ll arrive at Padang Tabing (PDG), which is located 20 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Padang from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 23h 05m.

Airports near Padang

PDGPadang Tabing

Airlines serving Padang

Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,662 reviews)
Scoot
Good (312 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (86 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (222 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (28 reviews)
Citilink
Excellent (6 reviews)
Lion Air
Good (28 reviews)
Wings Air
Good (5 reviews)
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Where to stay in Padang

Average rates range from around $24 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 Padang

Most booked hotels in Padang

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Daima Hotel Padang
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 213 reviews)
$24+
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Whiz Prime Hotel Khatib Sulaiman Padang
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 465 reviews)
$24+
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ibis Padang
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 705 reviews)
$28+
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Mercure Padang
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 673 reviews)
$43+
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Favehotel Olo Padang
3 stars
Good (7.5, 325 reviews)
$20+
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Grand Basko Hotel
5 stars
Good (7.4, 153 reviews)
$27+
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Renting a car in Padang

Expect to pay $2.95 per gallon in Padang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $35.43 and $47.24.

Expect to pay $2.95 per gallon in Padang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $35.43 and $47.24.

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