Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Semarang travel guide

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You're Going to Love Semarang

With a population of 1.29 million, Semarang is the largest city in Central Java, 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Semarang has to offer.

When to visit Semarang

Semarang in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 35
1 night at 3-star hotel
Semarang in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 35
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Semarang in April, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 25 °C, with an average temperature of 27 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 430 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Semarang, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Semarang

Plane

When flying to Semarang, you’ll arrive at Semarang Achmad Yani (SRG), which is located 5 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Semarang from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 62h 15m.

Train

Located 2.3 km from the city centre, Semarang Poncol is the busiest station in Semarang. Another popular train station is Semarang Tawang, located 3 km from the centre.

Plane

When flying to Semarang, you’ll arrive at Semarang Achmad Yani (SRG), which is located 5 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Semarang from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 62h 15m.

Train

Located 2.3 km from the city centre, Semarang Poncol is the busiest station in Semarang. Another popular train station is Semarang Tawang, located 3 km from the centre.

Airports near Semarang

YIAYogyakarta Intl
JOGYogyakarta Adisutjipto
SRGSemarang Achmad Yani

Airlines serving Semarang

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (659 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,692 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (802 reviews)
Scoot
Good (316 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (87 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (223 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (114 reviews)
Bangkok Airways
Excellent (121 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (29 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (527 reviews)
Citilink
Excellent (6 reviews)
Lion Air
Good (29 reviews)
TransNusa
Good (3 reviews)
NAM Air
Good (9 reviews)
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Where to stay in Semarang

Average rates range from around C$ 33 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 117 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Semarang

Most booked hotels in Semarang

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Hotel Ciputra Semarang managed by Swiss-Belhotel International
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 51+
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Wimarion Hotel Semarang
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 37+
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Novotel Semarang
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 55+
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Oak Tree Emerald Hotel & Conventions Semarang
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 33+
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Ibis Budget Semarang Tendean
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 19+
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Ibis Semarang Simpang Lima
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 33+
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Renting a car in Semarang

Expect to pay C$ 1.03 per litre in Semarang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 12.33 and C$ 16.44.

Expect to pay C$ 1.03 per litre in Semarang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 12.33 and C$ 16.44.