Kuta travel guide
Kuta Tourism | Kuta Guide
You're Going to Love Kuta
With a population of 30,012, Kuta is a must-see destination in Bali, Indonesia. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kuta has to offer.
When to visit Kuta
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kuta in January, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 160 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Kuta, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Kuta
Plane
When flying to Kuta, you’ll arrive at Bali Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kuta from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 3h 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Kuta is to pick up a car hire from Denpasar, which is about 7 km from Kuta. You’ll find branches of Eazyrent and TRAC Astra, among others, in Denpasar.
Airlines serving Kuta
Where to stay in Kuta
From 5-star hotels such as the The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa to great affordable options like the Grandmas Plus Hotel Airport, Kuta offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $49 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $260 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Lokal Bali Hostel and Bakung Beach Resort. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Kuta, with prices from $24 to $802 per night. Seminyak is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Kuta are about 60% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Seminyak - In Kuta’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach, The Seiryu Villas and Grand Seminyak - Lifestyle Boutique Bali Resort.
Legian - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa, Ananta Legian Hotel and Legian Beach Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Legian is $8.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kuta
Most booked hotels in Kuta
Hiring a car in Kuta
Hiring a car in Kuta costs $51 per day, on average, or $307 if you want to hire it for 6 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Kuta.
Expect to pay $1.38 per litre in Kuta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $16.53 and $22.04. Intermediate (Toyota Avanza or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kuta, while also 3% cheaper than other types, on average.