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. Mataram deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Mataram

Mataram in June
Estimated hotel price
€21
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mataram in June
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 16 miles from Mataram. The shortest flight to Mataram from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 40h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Mataram is to pick up a car hire from Denpasar, which is about 62 miles 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 16 miles from Mataram. The shortest flight to Mataram from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 40h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Mataram is to pick up a car hire from Denpasar, which is about 62 miles 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 (8,220 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,579 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,216 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,071 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,471 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,565 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,658 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,214 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,986 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,486 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,598 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,036 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,918 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mataram

Average rates range from around €23 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €28 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mataram

Most booked hotels in Mataram

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Katamaran Hotel & Resort Lombok
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
€76+
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Gili Palms Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€34+
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Holiday Resort Lombok
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€35+
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Puri Bunga Beach Cottages
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€16+
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Tír na nÓg Beachfront Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€33+
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Hiring a car in Mataram

Expect to pay €0.82 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 €9.73 and €12.97.

Expect to pay €0.82 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 €9.73 and €12.97.