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 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

Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (284 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,661 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (792 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (86 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (77 reviews)
Scoot
Good (313 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (222 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (113 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (28 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 68 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 94 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 (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 84+
Aryaduta Pekanbaru
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 95+
Winstar Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
AED 44+

Hiring a car in Pekanbaru

Expect to pay AED 2.87 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 34.37 and AED 45.83.

Expect to pay AED 2.87 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 34.37 and AED 45.83.