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 June
Estimated hotel price
AED 91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pekanbaru in June
Estimated hotel price
AED 91
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 centre.

Plane

When flying to Pekanbaru, you’ll arrive at Pekanbaru Simpang Tiga (PKU), which is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Pekanbaru

PKUPekanbaru Simpang Tiga

Airlines serving Pekanbaru

Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,334 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (308 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (791 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Good (87 reviews)
Scoot
Good (303 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (215 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (25 reviews)
Citilink
Excellent (13 reviews)
Lion Air
Good (33 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Pekanbaru

Most booked hotels in Pekanbaru

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Aryaduta Pekanbaru
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 129+
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Hotel Pangeran
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 184+
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Grand Central Hotel Pekanbaru
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 162+
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The Premiere Pekanbaru
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 195+
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Grand Jatra Hotel Pekanbaru
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
AED 191+
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Hiring a car in Pekanbaru

Expect to pay AED 2.91 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 AED 34.82 and AED 46.43.

Expect to pay AED 2.91 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 AED 34.82 and AED 46.43.