With a population of 703,956, Pekanbaru is the largest city in Riau, 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pekanbaru has to offer.
When flying to Pekanbaru, you’ll arrive at Pekanbaru Simpang Tiga (PKU), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Pekanbaru from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 35h 35m.
Average rates range from around $23 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $50 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Pekanbaru (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36.