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.
When to visit Mataram
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.
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 57h 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.
Airlines serving Mataram
Where to stay in Mataram
Average rates range from around €18 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €40 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Mataram
Most booked hotels in Mataram
Hiring a car in Mataram
Expect to pay €0.96 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 €11.41 and €15.22.