Yogyakarta travel guide
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You're Going to Love Yogyakarta
With a population of 636,660, Yogyakarta is the largest city in Yogyakarta, Indonesia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Yogyakarta deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Yogyakarta
When to visit Yogyakarta
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Yogyakarta in April, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 68 °F, with an average temperature of 75.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 13.8″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Yogyakarta, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.
How to Get to Yogyakarta
Plane
Yogyakarta is served by 2 airports: Yogyakarta Adisutjipto (JOG) and Yogyakarta Intl (YIA). The closest to downtown Yogyakarta is Yogyakarta Adisutjipto, which is located 4 miles from the city center. Further away is Yogyakarta Intl, 23 miles from the center of Yogyakarta. The shortest flight to Yogyakarta from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 47h 35m.
Train
The train station in Yogyakarta is called Yogyakarta Lempuyangan, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Yogyakarta Malioboro 2 Bus Station, located 0.4 miles from downtown Yogyakarta. Yogyakarta Terminal Giwangan is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Yogyakarta
Where to stay in Yogyakarta
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Tentrem Yogyakarta to great affordable options like the Ayaartta Hotel Malioboro, Yogyakarta offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $24 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $51 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Packer Lodge Yogyakarta - Hostel and Zest Hotel Yogyakarta. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Yogyakarta, with prices from $6 to $103 per night. Mantrijeron is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Yogyakarta are about 12% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Yogyakarta
Most booked hotels in Yogyakarta
Renting a car in Yogyakarta
Renting a car in Yogyakarta costs $54 per day, on average, or $107 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.67 per gallon in Yogyakarta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.06 and $58.75. The most frequently booked car type in Yogyakarta is Standard (Toyota Innova or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.