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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 9 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pekanbaru has to offer.

When to visit Pekanbaru

Pekanbaru in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 35
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pekanbaru in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 35
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 The shortest flight to Pekanbaru from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 36h 40m.

Plane

When flying to Pekanbaru, you’ll arrive at Pekanbaru Simpang Tiga (PKU), which is located 3 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Pekanbaru from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 36h 40m.

Airports near Pekanbaru

Airlines serving Pekanbaru

Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,340 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (297 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (773 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (83 reviews)
Scoot
Good (300 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (216 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

Grand Central Hotel Pekanbaru
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 62+
Aryaduta Pekanbaru
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 46+
The Premiere Pekanbaru
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 75+
Hotel Pangeran
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 63+
Grand Jatra Hotel Pekanbaru
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 60+

Renting a car in Pekanbaru

Expect to pay C$ 1.10 per litre in Pekanbaru (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 13.17 and C$ 17.56.

Expect to pay C$ 1.10 per litre in Pekanbaru (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 13.17 and C$ 17.56.

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