Planning my first trip to Indonesia in the next few months. I've read through a lot of the older threads but wanted to check if the info is still current.
My main questions:
- Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
- Realistic daily budget?
- Any areas to avoid?
- How welcoming are the locals to foreign visitors?
I'm coming from the UK and have experience in Latin America but this would be my first time in Indonesia.
Thanks for any help!
Budget trip to Indonesia
Started by NorthernLights · 1 Mar 2026 · 567 views
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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I was there in January and prices were great value.
Spent about $71/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
Spent about $71/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
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Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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