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

Mataram travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mataram

With a population of 318.674, Mataram is the largest city in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mataram to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Mataram

Mataram in November
Estimated hotel price
€21
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mataram in November
Estimated hotel price
€21
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mataram in December, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 22 °C, with an average temperature of 25 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 280 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Mataram, with an average rainfall of 19 mm.

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How to Get to Mataram

Plane

Although Mataram doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Praya Lombok Intl (LOP), which is located 26 km from Mataram. The shortest flight to Mataram from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 34h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Mataram is to pick up a car hire from Denpasar, which is about 99 km from Mataram. You’ll find branches of Eazyrent and Yesaway, among others, in Denpasar.

Plane

Although Mataram doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Praya Lombok Intl (LOP), which is located 26 km from Mataram. The shortest flight to Mataram from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 34h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Mataram is to pick up a car hire from Denpasar, which is about 99 km from Mataram. You’ll find branches of Eazyrent and Yesaway, among others, in Denpasar.

Airports near Mataram

DPSDenpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
LOPPraya Lombok Intl
SWQSumbawa Brang Bidji

Airlines serving Mataram

Lufthansa
Good (8,297 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,277 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,463 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,695 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,685 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,467 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,553 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,535 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,633 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (439 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (681 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mataram

Average rates range from around €19 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €37 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mataram

Most booked hotels in Mataram

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Qunci Villas Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
€67+
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Katamaran Hotel & Resort Lombok
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€75+
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Gili Palms Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€34+
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Holiday Resort Lombok
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€37+
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The Jayakarta Lombok Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€31+
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Hiring a car in Mataram

Expect to pay €0.95 per litre in Mataram (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.38 and €15.18.

Expect to pay €0.95 per litre in Mataram (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.38 and €15.18.