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 April
Estimated hotel price
AED 87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pekanbaru in April
Estimated hotel price
AED 87
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

Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (266 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,512 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (744 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (77 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (72 reviews)
Scoot
Good (305 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (208 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (27 reviews)
Citilink
Excellent (6 reviews)
Lion Air
Good (28 reviews)
Wings Air
Good (5 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pekanbaru

Average rates range from around AED 124 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 44 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pekanbaru

Most booked hotels in Pekanbaru

Angkasa Garden Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 71+
Aryaduta Pekanbaru
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 95+
Hotel Dafam Pekanbaru
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 88+
Pangeran Pekanbaru
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 195+
Grand Jatra Hotel Pekanbaru
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
AED 151+

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.

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