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Where to stay
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Palembang travel guide

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You're Going to Love Palembang

With a population of 1.44 million, Palembang is the largest city in South Sumatra, Indonesia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Palembang deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Palembang

Palembang in March
Estimated hotel price
$33
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palembang in March
Estimated hotel price
$33
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Palembang in May, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, 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 December, when precipitation is around 13″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Palembang, with an average rainfall of 3.5″.

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How to Get to Palembang

Plane

When flying to Palembang, you’ll arrive at Palembang Mahmud Badaruddin Ii (PLM), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Palembang from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 48h 35m.

Plane

When flying to Palembang, you’ll arrive at Palembang Mahmud Badaruddin Ii (PLM), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Palembang from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 48h 35m.

Airports near Palembang

PLMPalembang Mahmud Badaruddin Ii

Airlines serving Palembang

Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,521 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (308 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,825 reviews)
Scoot
Good (325 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (83 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (90 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (232 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (130 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (31 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (560 reviews)
Citilink
Excellent (6 reviews)
Lion Air
Good (29 reviews)
Sriwijaya Air
Mediocre (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in Palembang

Average rates range from around $19 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $56 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Palembang

Most booked hotels in Palembang

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Hotel Santika Premiere Bandara Palembang
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 374 reviews)
$43+
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The 1o1 Palembang Rajawali
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 538 reviews)
$25+
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Aryaduta Palembang
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 720 reviews)
$33+
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The Zuri Palembang
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 293 reviews)
$28+
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Batiqa Hotel Palembang
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 484 reviews)
$23+
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Grand Daira Hotel Palembang
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 643 reviews)
$18+
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Renting a car in Palembang

Expect to pay $2.80 per gallon in Palembang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $33.61 and $44.82.

Expect to pay $2.80 per gallon in Palembang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $33.61 and $44.82.

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