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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Semarang has to offer.

When to visit Semarang

Semarang in March
Estimated hotel price
RM 110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Semarang in March
Estimated hotel price
RM 110
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 6h 40m.

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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 6h 40m.

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 (1,334 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (729 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (611 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (72 reviews)
Scoot
Good (303 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (206 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (91 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (27 reviews)
Citilink
Excellent (8 reviews)
TransNusa
Good (3 reviews)
Lion Air
Good (27 reviews)
NAM Air
Excellent (5 reviews)
Sriwijaya Air
Mediocre (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in Semarang

Average rates range from around RM 100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 322 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Semarang

Most booked hotels in Semarang

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Pandanaran Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 95+
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Ibis Budget Semarang Tendean
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
RM 61+
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Oak Tree Emerald Semarang
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
RM 100+
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Horison Ultima Semarang
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
RM 177+
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Hiring a car in Semarang

Expect to pay RM 3.38 per litre in Semarang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 40.50 and RM 54.00. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Semarang, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay RM 3.38 per litre in Semarang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 40.50 and RM 54.00. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Semarang, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

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