Denpasar travel guide
Denpasar Tourism | Denpasar Guide
You're Going to Love Denpasar
With a population of 405,923, Denpasar is the largest city in Bali, 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Denpasar has to offer.
Where to Eat in Denpasar
If you’re looking for affordable options, Kilo Bali (Jalan Drupadi 22) and Cabina Bali (Jalan Gang Daksina No 01, Batu Belig, Kerobokan) are great picks.
When to visit Denpasar
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Denpasar in January, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 24 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 340 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Denpasar, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Denpasar
Plane
When flying to Denpasar, you’ll arrive at Bali Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS), which is located 10 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to Denpasar include AirAsia X, Garuda Indonesia and KLM. The shortest flight to Denpasar from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 2h 55m.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Denpasar Wisata Komodo, located 5 km from the city centre of Denpasar. Denpasar Sanur is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Denpasar
Where to stay in Denpasar
From 5-star hotels such as the Maya Sanur Resort & Spa to great affordable options like the Puri Sading Hotel, Denpasar offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 200 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 893 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Cityzen Renon Hotel and Link Costel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Denpasar, with prices from RM 33 to RM 3,061 per night. South Denpasar is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Denpasar are about 30% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
West Denpasar - Ramada by Wyndham Bali Sunset Road Kuta, Swiss-Belhotel Rainforest and Kamar Kamar Boutique Hotel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in West Denpasar will cost you about RM 44 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Denpasar
Most booked hotels in Denpasar
Hiring a car in Denpasar
Hiring a car in Denpasar costs RM 205 per day, on average, or RM 1,026 if you want to hire it for 5 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai.
Expect to pay RM 4.61 per litre in Denpasar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 55.31 and RM 73.74. The most frequently booked car type in Denpasar is Intermediate (Toyota Avanza or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.