Semarang travel guide
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You're Going to Love Semarang
With a population of 1.29 million, Semarang is the largest city in Central Java, Indonesia by the number of inhabitants. 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 Semarang has to offer.
When to visit Semarang
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Semarang in April, 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 77 °F, with an average temperature of 80.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 16.9″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Semarang, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to Semarang
Plane
When flying to Semarang, you’ll arrive at Semarang Achmad Yani (SRG), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Semarang from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 40h 20m.
Train
Located 2.3 km from the city center, Semarang Poncol is the busiest station in Semarang. Another popular train station is Semarang Tawang, located 3 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Semarang is to pick up a car rental from Surabaya, which is about 259 km from Semarang. You’ll find branches of TRAC Astra and Avis, among others, in Surabaya.
Airlines serving Semarang
Where to stay in Semarang
Average rates range from around $25 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $84 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Semarang
Most booked hotels in Semarang
Renting a car in Semarang
Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Semarang (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. The most frequently booked car type in Semarang is Standard (Toyota Innova or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.