Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

When to visit Pekanbaru

Pekanbaru in March
Estimated hotel price
€27
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pekanbaru in March
Estimated hotel price
€27
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 5 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Pekanbaru, you’ll arrive at Pekanbaru Simpang Tiga (PKU), which is located 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Pekanbaru

Airlines serving Pekanbaru

Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,599 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,911 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (844 reviews)
Scoot
Good (332 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (86 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (94 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (235 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (139 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (33 reviews)
Citilink
Excellent (6 reviews)
Lion Air
Good (29 reviews)
Wings Air
Good (6 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pekanbaru

Average rates range from around €15 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €28 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pekanbaru

Most booked hotels in Pekanbaru

Batiqa Hotel Pekanbaru
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€28+
Aryaduta Pekanbaru
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€21+

Hiring a car in Pekanbaru

Expect to pay €0.81 per litre in Pekanbaru (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €9.70 and €12.93.

Expect to pay €0.81 per litre in Pekanbaru (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €9.70 and €12.93.