Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Pekanbaru travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pekanbaru

With a population of 703,956, Pekanbaru is the largest city in Riau, Indonesia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Pekanbaru deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Pekanbaru

Pekanbaru in September
Estimated hotel price
$18
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pekanbaru in September
Estimated hotel price
$18
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Pekanbaru

Plane

When flying to Pekanbaru, you’ll arrive at Pekanbaru Simpang Tiga (PKU), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Pekanbaru from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 33h.

Plane

When flying to Pekanbaru, you’ll arrive at Pekanbaru Simpang Tiga (PKU), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Pekanbaru from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 33h.

Airports near Pekanbaru

PKUPekanbaru Simpang Tiga

Airlines serving Pekanbaru

Etihad Airways
Good (1,296 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,401 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,613 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (778 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (85 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (75 reviews)
Scoot
Good (309 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (220 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (101 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (28 reviews)
Citilink
Excellent (6 reviews)
Lion Air
Good (28 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pekanbaru

Average rates range from around $19 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $26 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pekanbaru

Most booked hotels in Pekanbaru

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Angkasa Garden Hotel Pekanbaru
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 246 reviews)
$18+
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Swiss-Belinn Ska Pekanbaru
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 252 reviews)
$39+
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Aryaduta Pekanbaru
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 494 reviews)
$24+
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Hotel Dafam Pekanbaru
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 446 reviews)
$21+
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Ameera Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 229 reviews)
$14+
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Grand Jatra Hotel Pekanbaru
4 stars
Good (7.7, 214 reviews)
$43+
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Renting a car in Pekanbaru

Expect to pay $2.88 per gallon in Pekanbaru (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $34.52 and $46.03.

Expect to pay $2.88 per gallon in Pekanbaru (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $34.52 and $46.03.